force
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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He was arrested two days after a new law banning harassment motivated by a person's sex came into force.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Current and former Lebanese military officials acknowledge that the army acts as a unifying institution rather than a formidable fighting force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Turning toward the door again, I almost ran full force into Mrs. Smith, who stood with her arms crossed, watching me in disapproval.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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