forceful

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It then had a forceful run from 18 to 25 where the handle started.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In a forceful response, Treanor stood on principle, asserting that the school had a First Amendment right to teach and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion as a Catholic value.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Duvall was known for numerous tough-guy roles over an impressive six-decade career, such as the mafia consigliere in The Godfather and the forceful army officer in Apocalypse Now.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

She has a forceful, sinewy presence and speaks the verse with notable fluidity and nuance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Though he was sometimes forward and forceful with some of his neighbors, he mostly operated as if the town were just barely tolerating our presence.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee