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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /








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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Six of those were claimed in three years, from 1993 to 1995, as the Bears became a dominant force in the decade.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Northern Ireland police chief Jon Boutcher said the force was looking to add a further 200 officers to the streets, while local transport authorities cancelled bus and train services for Wednesday evening.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“So, part of what our lawsuit will do is it will force that transparency to occur.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This is why Mom used to add “bike helmet” to the storm list when she was little—a mattress over the bathtub only protects so far from blunt force trauma.

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




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