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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /








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In April, Shionogi completed the acquisition of the Radicava amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug business, giving it a U.S. rare disease sales force, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

This adds to the other force driving up US borrowing costs: inflation, fueled by the war against Iran and high energy prices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

"As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further," a spokesperson for the force that carried out the arrest said.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“She remains in our hearts, an inimitable force of nature,” her family wrote in the statement accompanying a photo of Jordan cuddling a cat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

I sip at my Perrier, try to force a calm in me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

In 1972, Okinawa prefecture was returned to Japanese control after United States forces occupied the islands at the end of the Second World War.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

I suspect we give primacy to the vast impersonal forces because they make us feel more secure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Later, he said the warplanes were providing “air protection” over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as well as “round-the-clock air support for Yemeni armed forces on the ground.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

But Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that security forces "are not cracking down on young people" but rather "protecting" school and university students wishing to "peacefully voice their demands".

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Despite their heroism, the 586th was never on the front lines, as were the two other regiments associated with Marina Raskova—the 586th’s job was always to protect the Soviet forces at the rear.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The Lakers forced four steals in the first quarter and 15 for the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Brussels says its rules are working since they have already forced AI providers to cough up information to regulators, though Regnier declined to give details.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

In 1968, he appeared in Alan Bennett's first West End play Forty Years On and was forced to adopt his mother's maiden name, as union rules prevented two actors from having the same name.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

On the surface, John’s trajectory is that of a son forced to correct his father’s failure.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

I forced myself to close the book before I was even tempted.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Police chief Jon Boutcher has ruled out forcing the parade through a hostile crowd, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

They took Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Phillies but lost Game 2 in extra innings, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

If I were a member of Congress, I could introduce a bill with two clauses: one a statement supporting America’s moms, and another forcing everyone to eat kale.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Capt Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

We both stared at the camera that wasn’t really a camera for another second, and then I shook myself, forcing myself to refocus.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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