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force majeure

[fawrs ma-zhœr] / fɔrs maˈʒœr /


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Earlier this month, less than two weeks before the attacks, a clause was added to their contracts, including drone attacks in the list of "force majeure events" for which Wildberries is not liable.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Italy’s Edison said it received a further extension of the force majeure notice from QatarEnergy covering an additional five LNG cargoes after Iranian attacks damaged facilities earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Qatar has already stopped liquefied natural gas production and, along with energy producers in Kuwait and Bahrain, declared force majeure.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

On Tuesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some of ⁠its LNG supply contracts, including ‌customers ⁠in China, South Korea, Italy and Belgium.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

Old Maisie kept silence resolutely about the letter until Ruth had gone back; which she only did unwillingly, as concession to a force majeure.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan




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