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Recent Examples of forcible
The contact was deemed forcible and with the rule in place this season, when in doubt, the referees are instructed to call roughing the passer, erring on the side of protection for the quarterback.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
He had previously been charged with three counts of forcible rape of a child and three counts of aggravated rape of a child.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Weeks later, detectives arrested Thompson on a count of forcible rape on Jan. 15, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
These two penalties, both 15 yards, loomed large in a game that the Texans lost 23-14.
Referee Clay Martin, explaining the roughing the passer call to pool reporter Aaron Wilson, stated that Anderson's hit involved forcible contact to Mahomes' facemask, which justified the penalty.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
He had previously been charged with three counts of forcible rape of a child and three counts of aggravated rape of a child.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Weeks later, detectives arrested Thompson on a count of forcible rape on Jan. 15, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
These two penalties, both 15 yards, loomed large in a game that the Texans lost 23-14.
Referee Clay Martin, explaining the roughing the passer call to pool reporter Aaron Wilson, stated that Anderson's hit involved forcible contact to Mahomes' facemask, which justified the penalty.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
Adjective
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But he is seen as being a more forceful personality than the outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz.—
Mark Sappenfield,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Feb. 2025
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Provide Alternative Leadership Models Leaders within organizations should actively challenge the dominance of forceful, hyper-agentic leadership styles by modeling and rewarding alternative leadership approaches—ones that emphasize collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Each small model can handle one or more tasks, and the result will be an elaborate and powerful digital sentience that can handle a wide range of projects.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Curry can develop a musty tang, while celery seasonings may become more potent.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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There were certainly more offensively potent options available for the Sharks, as Wennberg, Graf, and Ferraro have combined for 14 NHL goals this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, thanks to a small but mighty group of passionate specialist importers, there are more interesting and delicious Australian wines on American shores than ever before.—
Christina Pickard,
Bon Appétit,
5 Mar. 2025
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Since opening, Moore said the small but mighty team at Semicolon has been able to give out hundreds of thousands of free books.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lenovo's muscular portable is built tough as nails and boasts some impressive components.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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This type of muscle engagement helps build strength and increase muscular endurance.—
Amber Sayer,
Outside Online,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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