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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
Her candidacy has also annoyed some police critics who remain angry about the forceful Occupy response in 2011.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
After all, one of the most forceful elements of our free society is precisely our discontent with our own shortcomings.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Quite likely, this simply reflects the forceful corporate-earnings momentum working its way through analysts' stock-valuation models.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Keep in mind, however, that what is considered challenging varies by person—for some, a run or a forceful stair climb can provide that stimulus, while for others, walking can be enough.
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Currie Engel,
Health,
23 June 2026
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
After all, one of the most forceful elements of our free society is precisely our discontent with our own shortcomings.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Quite likely, this simply reflects the forceful corporate-earnings momentum working its way through analysts' stock-valuation models.
—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Keep in mind, however, that what is considered challenging varies by person—for some, a run or a forceful stair climb can provide that stimulus, while for others, walking can be enough.
—
Currie Engel,
Health,
23 June 2026
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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The goal is gentle smoke and indirect heat rather than aggressive flames.
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Right now, the multi-trillion-dollar global apparel industry is undergoing an aggressive technological shift, adopting artificial intelligence as a production standard rather than an experimental pilot.
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Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
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Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.
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The world's most influential creative institutions are beginning to recognize and showcase AI creators not as fringe, but as legitimate members of the creative community.
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The Kentucky Republican is regarded as one of the most influential and consequential American politicians in modern history.
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Any platform, from Zoom to Microsoft, can be compatible with scammers utilizing deepfakes, fake profiles or convincing backgrounds such as an FBI seal.
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Instead of abstract phishing examples, show employees how much of their own digital footprint is publicly available and how easily fraudsters can turn it into a convincing fake profile, email or message.
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Mozeliak didn’t rule himself out as the long-term answer at general manager and was emphatic about not speaking in absolutes.
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Senegal secured third place in FIFA World Cup Group I with an emphatic 5-0 victory over the 10 men of Iraq — the biggest ever win for an African team at a World Cup.
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Dunlap notes that borage can grow to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, while tomatoes are known for their vigorous growth.
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Levine Cava gave the golden-colored dog a vigorous pat on the head.
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By separating address grouping, attribution, and operator, the proposal addresses a weakness that has long existed in blockchain analytics; confidence can be mistaken for proof especially given the lack of authoritative auditing standards.
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Your 10th House of Career and Status gets a quiet lift from the Moon, which trines authoritative Saturn in your 2nd House of Finances.
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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