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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
The atypical wind direction can pose a specific risk for boats and maritime infrastructure, as harbors that are usually well protected on the leeward side of the Channel Islands are suddenly exposed to forceful gusts and waves.
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a forceful speech contrasting Kamala Harris to former President Donald Trump at a Michigan rally.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Benefits of Lighthouse Parenting Here are some of the most significant benefits of a lighthouse parenting style:
Promotes healthy boundaries
Lighthouse parents set healthy limits and boundaries for their children without being too forceful or overly involved.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
An immediate, forceful repudiation of Burchard’s comments might have minimized the damage.
—Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a forceful speech contrasting Kamala Harris to former President Donald Trump at a Michigan rally.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Benefits of Lighthouse Parenting Here are some of the most significant benefits of a lighthouse parenting style:
Promotes healthy boundaries
Lighthouse parents set healthy limits and boundaries for their children without being too forceful or overly involved.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
An immediate, forceful repudiation of Burchard’s comments might have minimized the damage.
—Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Defining a compelling vision, however, is only the beginning.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In recent months, U.S., British, German and other European officials have accused Russia of organizing an increasingly aggressive sabotage campaign aimed at undermining and disrupting Western assistance to Ukraine.Tom Costello, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the election season, Republicans and Democrats viewed Arizona's 11 electoral college votes as up for grabs, which meant both parties did aggressive campaigning throughout the state and both Trump and Harris visited on multiple occasions.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Elias: ‘California Forever’ ballot measure could’ve been hugely influential Elias: California’s Nov. 5 ballot not lacking for consequential issues One thing that’s for sure is Newsom will not have much influence over the race to replace him.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Nobody’s story — not Ingram’s, not Awuah-Darko’s, not Wiley’s — looks completely convincing from the outside.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The app looks convincing, complete with logos and familiar user interface elements.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Taylor was emphatic that the pair were not divorcing.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Officials employ vigorous protocols to ensure the secure transportation of ballots from polling places to election offices after polls close.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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YouTube said the platform has a multilayered approach to connect users with authoritative news and information while ensuring a variety of viewpoints are represented.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because in the absence of a national election authority, calls made by the AP—a nonprofit cooperative—have long been accepted as authoritative.WIRED Staff, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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