by force

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His loss of popularity is mainly due to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous enclave inside Azerbaijan that was home to 100,000 ethnic Armenians until Azerbaijan took it by force in 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

President Joseph Aoun has said disarmament cannot be delivered by force, warning of the possibility of violence, and that it would require negotiations with the group.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

For his first Easter message, Pope Leo wrote, “Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the U.S. and other allies open the waterway by force, The Wall Street Journal External link reported on Tuesday, citing Arab officials.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

First, the Free Blacks, who came looking for opportunities across the North; and later, the Haitians, who had taken their independence by force.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland