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forceful

[fawrs-fuhl, fohrs-] / ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs- /


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“The most forceful counter,” he added, may be a greater focus on buybacks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The demand for formal apologies, debt relief and financial compensation from nations and institutions that benefited from slavery has become increasingly forceful.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"I think Joshua will be a little bit more confident and forceful against this level of opposition. I think it will be three or four rounds before Joshua gets to him with a stoppage."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

On the 78s she left behind, she’s an intriguingly forceful presence—but remote, as if heard from the next room through a paper cup and string.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Zeke immediately took four forceful steps onto the lawn.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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