forcible

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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

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

The play violated an NFL rule prohibiting the use of any part of the helmet or facemask to initiate forcible contact to an opponent’s head or neck area.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

“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