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Congressional investigations can't bring criminal charges, but they can force the subjects to testify and turn over evidence -- which can be referred to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Surface combatants like the Zunyi are some of the most sophisticated in the world, showcasing Beijing’s ambitions for a “blue water” force capable of projecting power far from China’s shores and protecting its overseas interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite their elusive nature, neutrinos occasionally interact with matter through a fundamental force known as the weak interaction.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
As the head of specialist operations within the force, she knows how potent a criminal tool e-bikes and e-motorbikes have become.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
But the force of Pain was too swift, and even as his paws brushed some bramble or bough, he was swept away before he could catch hold.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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The larger and more sophisticated vessels in its fleet also routinely push further out into waters long dominated by American forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“This forces management to be disciplined” as companies try to avoid cutting dividend payouts, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Fifty years ago, the teenage Vance was sent to Vietnam and hunted down Viet Cong forces in the Mekong Delta.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Uganda forces first deployed to the country in 2007 and played a key role in driving al-Shabab out of Mogadishu and other major towns.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
On August 3, convinced that French forces were about to attack its western border, Germany declared war on France.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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Major French retailers said on October 12 that hundreds of store refrigeration systems were hit by a cyberattack, which also forced them to toss food and raised concerns about food security.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
But a decline caused by deteriorating fundamentals “is a watch sign because companies that are not executing well will be forced to cut R&D spending.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
During the expedition, the explorers became separated into three groups, each forced to endure the Antarctic winter in a different location.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
The popular attraction in County Antrim has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
As issues mounted, patients began to escape—mostly through holes in the barbed-wire fence—and the nuns were forced to report them to authorities.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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A U.S. cruise ship on a three-year voyage has suspended its journey in Cambodia due to high fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Builders’ costs are growing, which, along with stagnant demand, is forcing them to pull back on production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The sampled points might be located too far from the most direct connection, forcing the algorithm to estimate a much longer route.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Back then, Hartnett suggested shorting hyperscaler bonds in anticipation of ballooning supply in 2026 forcing wider spreads.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Allies crushed Germany between them, forcing its surrender, but could not agree on what should happen next.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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