in force
Example Sentences
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The incident occurred a day after China put in force a law viewed as the culmination of a long-running campaign to assimilate the country’s ethnic minorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
The flat fee will be in force until July 1, 2028 after which the usual customs duties will apply, depending on the type of good.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Local residents have turned out in force to resist the gargantuan installations — and their political leaders are listening.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Amber warnings are also in force more widely across England and Wales as temperature rise up to the mid- to high 30s.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
In a wide-open field the French cavalry had assembled in force and dismounted to form a long line.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
