forceful
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When I pressed him on how the anniversary had been weaponized against him, he finally became more forceful.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
This forceful memoir recounts the Waldrop household’s pilgrimages across America’s Holy Spirit-scorched heartland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The most forceful counter,” he added, may be a greater focus on buybacks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The demand for formal apologies, debt relief and financial compensation from nations and institutions that benefited from slavery has become increasingly forceful.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Whitby’s handshake was firm but not forceful, his grip softened by his kidskin gloves.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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