forcefully
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He told the ministers that if the U.S. or Israel attacked, Tehran would react forcefully to defend itself and Washington would bear the consequences, according to a readout released by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The truth is that the ADA’s action only validated the editorial’s exhortation to scientists to speak out forcefully: “We can no longer afford complacency and fear. We must all act now!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The European Union said last month it needed to act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Senate Majority leader John Thune, the top Republican in the US Senate, has come out forcefully against the fund.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Mariam had never before spoken in this manner, had never stated her will so forcefully.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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