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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /








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But she said the council had served her with an injunction in March 2024 - two months before the planning amendment came into force.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Instead, our strategy is an overwhelming, visible show of force to keep the peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Gen. Donovan also led a perimeter security assessment of the naval base and discussed force protection, safety of service members and their families, and operational readiness with base officials," US Southern Command added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I never meant to . . . squash your interests or force you into a subject you hate.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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