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He told the ministers that if the U.S. or Israel attacked, Tehran would react forcefully to defend itself and Washington would bear the consequences, according to a readout released by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

But the themes that emerge most forcefully from “You Won’t Get Free of It” transcend those relationships.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

More forcefully, her story punctures the idea that wealth or social status can insulate us from humiliation and loss of agency.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

The European Union said last month it needed to act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

“It is,” I tell him as forcefully as I can muster.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass




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