forcible

Example Sentences

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that a forcible U.S. annexation of an ally’s territory would be the end of NATO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

And they said ordering hundreds of thousands to move south could amount to forcible transfer under international law.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The mayor denounced the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference earlier in the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Many of the cases involved the forcible repatriation of Cambodians, with the suspected involvement of Cambodian security personnel.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

“In short,” Lazlo concluded, “the purpose of this delegation is to persuade the seraphim to be on their way. Politely, of course. Failing that: forcible eviction.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor