forceful
Example Sentences
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US diplomatic cables, published by WikiLeaks in the late 2000s, described him as "the power behind the robes" in the regime who was widely regarded as a "capable and forceful leader".
From BBC
“We are entering one of the most decisive and forceful phases against crime in our country,” the spokeswoman said.
It provided a forceful response External link to the War Department’s labeling of the company a “supply chain risk.”
From Barron's
“Oh?” said the musk ox, taken aback by Duane’s unusually forceful voice.
From Literature
She has a forceful, sinewy presence and speaks the verse with notable fluidity and nuance.
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