forceful

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

ECB President Christine Lagarde in a speech last week said that should inflation deviate significantly from target, the response must be appropriately forceful or persistent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But Dreher says he's dismayed that Vance hasn't been more forceful in his denunciations.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

“Yes, well”—the bartender swallowed nervously—“you saved mine. The General—ah—the General is a most forceful character. Most forceful. But he believed me because you backed me up.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer