forcible
Example Sentences
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The two men face charges of forcible obstruction of business, which they refute, the police official said.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The two men held by police over the incident have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, according to local media.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that a forcible U.S. annexation of an ally’s territory would be the end of NATO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
The mayor denounced the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference earlier in the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
“In short,” Lazlo concluded, “the purpose of this delegation is to persuade the seraphim to be on their way. Politely, of course. Failing that: forcible eviction.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
