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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /








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The sharp drop in oil costs soothed growing concerns that soaring inflation could force central banks to begin hiking interest rates again.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The force said officers remained at the scene to "fully establish the circumstances" of what was believed to be an "isolated incident".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

During debate on a Pentagon funding bill, Keating sought to force the Pentagon to release unclassified videos, photographs and audio recordings of the trio of incidents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The restrictions will be active by default for under 16s and 17-year-olds, he said, adding that the first set of restrictions could be in force next spring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

I force myself not to imagine Bo by my side.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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