forceful
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Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
Karen Bass performed as an effective communicator by maintaining a measured and forceful demeanor while defending her record without becoming defensive, successfully drawing on backing from powerful labor unions and the broader Democratic establishment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Brookings senior fellow David Wessel expects that Powell's forceful response to the president will cement his legacy as "a Fed chair with a spine."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Gallego cut ties with Swalwell almost immediately, saying he regretted his forceful defense earlier in the week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Rembrandt’s draftsmanship is so forceful that it allows us to mentally trace the movements of the master’s hand with astonishing vividness.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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