by force
Example Sentences
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They know that trying to open it by force would be costly and may require American ground troops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
In 1989, during the French revolutionary bicentennial celebrations, Condorcet was symbolically interred in the Panthéon, but Brissot, who advocated the export of the revolution to other nations by force, remains a less-celebrated figure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
Jon pushed himself onto an elbow, his hand reaching for Longclaw by force of habit as the camp began to stir.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
