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Recent Examples of forcible
Alameda County prosecutors charged Durisseau with forcible rape and kidnapping enhancements in January.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The murder of the pregnant person and forcible removal of a fetus from their uterus is the culmination of a crime that took extensive planning.
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Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The other counts include one count of forcible rape; three felony counts of injuring a spouse, fiancée or partner; and one count of felony first-degree burglary with a person in the home, according to Los Angeles criminal records.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Authorities say the men have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business.
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Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The murder of the pregnant person and forcible removal of a fetus from their uterus is the culmination of a crime that took extensive planning.
—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The other counts include one count of forcible rape; three felony counts of injuring a spouse, fiancée or partner; and one count of felony first-degree burglary with a person in the home, according to Los Angeles criminal records.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Authorities say the men have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business.
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Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
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But there were no unions at the time, and without a democratic system to work out their grievances, the workers turned to a more forceful approach.
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Huskies looking for a more forceful Jayden Ross Ross found his groove down the stretch of last season and into the NCAA Tournament, when his contributions at both ends of the court were critical in helping the Huskies advance.
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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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The dynamic Sun in your 3rd House of Communication quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, creating tension between daily tasks and authority.
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The Rays took the lead in the fifth with another homer from their suddenly potent hitters.
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Estradiol is the most potent type and is commonly administered through a patch that gradually releases the hormone on the skin to help ease physical and mental symptoms of menopause.
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These small but mighty earbuds promise superior sound quality and noise cancellation in their compact, ergonomic design.
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Westeros will be engulfed in flames as the Dance of the Dragons sweeps away knights riding their mighty creatures and entire armies.
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Its muscular composite and Kevlar exterior is finished in a glossy, factory-correct shade of Rosso Corsa, though the car did spend a few years, toward the beginning of its life, painted silver, according to the listing.
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Lagree’s Megaformer, introduced in the early 2000s, has two sliding platforms and was built for higher-intensity work that develops muscular endurance.
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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