forceful
Example Sentences
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who warned of a "forceful response", was speaking after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said any renewed war would spread far beyond the Middle East.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
She was matched by tenor Freddie Ballentine’s forceful Anatol.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
Karen Bass performed as an effective communicator by maintaining a measured and forceful demeanor while defending her record without becoming defensive, successfully drawing on backing from powerful labor unions and the broader Democratic establishment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The words were not audible, but they struck her mind with such a forceful impression that Kendra gasped.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing forceful
Stay Strong: Forc and Fort
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