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
This makes Herald’s explosive and terrifying fit, in which he falls to the ground as if thrown by force, and relates a dark vision of bones walking on water, seem to come from nowhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Lebanese authorities have long argued that disarming Hezbollah cannot be imposed by force and would require negotiation with the group.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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
“We can’t beat him by force, so we’ll have to use trickery.”
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
