force majeure
Example Sentences
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"Our results are most consistent with people moving under force majeure, relying on family networks to navigate crisis."
From Science Daily
National oil company QatarEnergy, which had already declared force majeure earlier this month, said strikes by Iran on Wednesday and Thursday caused extensive damage to its Ras Laffan hub.
Alba, a major aluminum company in Bahrain, declared force majeure on contracts because of the war.
From Barron's
Alba, a major aluminum company in Bahrain, declared force majeure on contracts because of the war.
From Barron's
With inventories running low, a string of Asian petrochemicals companies have declared force majeure, a way of getting out of contractual liabilities.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
