forceful

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Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Karen Bass performed as an effective communicator by maintaining a measured and forceful demeanor while defending her record without becoming defensive, successfully drawing on backing from powerful labor unions and the broader Democratic establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Brookings senior fellow David Wessel expects that Powell's forceful response to the president will cement his legacy as "a Fed chair with a spine."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The U.S. also intercepted another vessel, M/T Tifani, as part of a forceful effort to thwart a secretive oil trade that has largely thrived after nearly two months of war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The goal was not necessarily to change Comptons mind, for he was likely to hold a positive view of Lawrence’s project anyway, but to encourage him to express his opinion in especially forceful terms.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik