in force
Example Sentences
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Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The new recording begins with Ms. Davis’s “The Subtext,” a graceful tune that builds in force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The government said farmers had responded "in force" to the scheme and there would be further funding opportunities for 2027.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
There has been no change to the EA drought status or the temporary use bans in force across ten water company areas.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Fugitive Slave Law was still in force, though there were few people in the North who would willingly betray a fugitive.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
