the force

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Dela Rosa served as national police chief from 2016 to 2018 during the early phase of Duterte's anti-drug campaign and was elected to two successive six-year terms in the Senate after retiring from the force.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A spokesperson for the force says officers reviewed videos and images from social media, but they provided insufficient evidence to identify those involved.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the theory, every particle, including the hypothetical graviton that would carry the force of gravity, comes from different vibrations of tiny strings.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Paling said there would be an increased police presence in the area as the force carried out "reassurance patrols".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I was slightly giddy with the force of his personality but the extremism of the offer was appealing as well.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt