forceful

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Wiles, though, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and while she has remained in her role, her influence may not be quite as forceful as it once was.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

ECB President Christine Lagarde in a speech last week said that should inflation deviate significantly from target, the response must be appropriately forceful or persistent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But Dreher says he's dismayed that Vance hasn't been more forceful in his denunciations.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It provided a forceful response External link to the War Department’s labeling of the company a “supply chain risk.”

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“Please leave him alone,” she said in a forceful whisper, and then to the little boy, softly, “You don’t have to answer.”

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan