forcibly

Example Sentences

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Lebanese officials said diplomatic practice prevents them from forcibly removing anyone from the embassy compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“They’re telling me that they’re not forcibly removing people right now,” he told everyone.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The US state department has clarified that it is not forcibly returning any evacuees to Afghanistan, but that some have voluntarily returned.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And, they’re seeking to ensure DHS honors the Fourth Amendment and that officers obtain a warrant before forcibly entering someone’s home.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

As for the director, he described Rutherford as “a large, rather florid man, with thinning fair hair and a large moustache, who reminded me forcibly of the keeper of the general store and post office.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik