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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /








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“Officers may not use lethal force against a dog to protect property including other animals,” the directive says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

As a legendary director, mentor, and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world.”

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Iran’s naval force is mostly decimated, although it maintains access to weapons and speed boats that were used to control the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

For example, throughout the 1980s the party campaigned for pubs to remain open during the day, rather than shutting in the afternoons, which came into force in 2005.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Some force was keeping her there She couldn’t take her eyes from that narrow slit of blight.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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