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Recent Examples of forcible
Now, a jury has found Stephen Earl Guice, 51, of Seaside, guilty of forcible rape and false imprisonment stemming from the April incident, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said in Feb. 3 news release.
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Six, plain-clothes private security officers were charged with misdemeanors, including battery, for the forcible removal of a woman from a Republican Party meeting in Idaho.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the U.S. moved quickly to begin its forcible removal of Nikkei.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
This unusual and alarming development elicited a very strange reaction, though, from relevant scholars in such countries as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Sweden, which seemed to think the forcible relocation was a positive step forward.
—Ray Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Six, plain-clothes private security officers were charged with misdemeanors, including battery, for the forcible removal of a woman from a Republican Party meeting in Idaho.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the U.S. moved quickly to begin its forcible removal of Nikkei.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
This unusual and alarming development elicited a very strange reaction, though, from relevant scholars in such countries as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Sweden, which seemed to think the forcible relocation was a positive step forward.
—Ray Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
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On the other end of the floor, the Knicks were equally as purposeful and forceful.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beijing claims sovereignty over most features in the South China Sea, including Second Thomas Shoal, and in 2023 and 2024 took forceful measures—including blockades and water cannons—to obstruct supply missions.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Read More: Lee Jae-myung Aims to Steer South Korea Through Crisis A populist shaped by his years as a labor and human rights lawyer, Lee has long advocated for a stronger state role in redistributing economic gains and curbing the excesses of South Korea’s powerful conglomerates.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
3 June 2025
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With over 350 works spanning 10 centuries, ‘Kings and Queens of Africa’ is a powerful tribute to the continent’s enduring artistic and cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Worthy Park Estate 109 Rum From the heart of Jamaica, Worthy Park's 109 is a potent invitation to pure, unadulterated rum flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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His potent bat has carried the lineup in two of his first three seasons in town, the other being slowed by his first foot injury.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The small but mighty battery recharges with an external cord.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The mighty sun will dance into Gemini on May 20, invigorating our lives with a sense of curiosity and adventure.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Meantime my 12- and 13-year-old boys were now becoming young men, taller and heavier and in some cases impressively muscular.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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