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forcible

[fawr-suh-buhl] / ˈfɔr sə bəl /


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The charity knows of around 300 households threatened with forcible eviction from subdivided flats, with more expected to follow, according to Sze -- far more than the 35 notices the government said it had received.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

The two men held by police over the incident have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, according to local media.

From BBC May 18, 2026

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

While announcing the suspension, NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan sent a letter to James, saying the Chargers team captain lowered his head and made forcible contact with Freiermuth.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2024

The forcible recalling was simply an unpleasant memory.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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