by force

phrase

: using physical power

He took the purse from her by force.

Examples of by force in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Charles ultimately acquiesced rather than face a possible order he be presented by force. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

The crimes include robbery by force, strangulation, drug possession, vehicle theft and battery of a public safety worker, according to the records. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Unlike the Labour mainstream, which sought to alleviate inequality through democratic reform, Militant believed in the overthrow of British capitalism, by force if necessary. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for by force

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce