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Recent Examples of forcible
The coroner who performed JonBenét’s autopsy said the child died from suffocation in conjunction with forcible trauma to her skull.
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Jean Casarez, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Michael Lamonte Evans, a Los Angeles County resident, was charged Monday with forcible rape and rape of an unconscious person, both felonies, in connection with the Dec. 9, 2000 attack on a woman.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Their encounters were not forcible, so any that took place after the teen turned 17 wouldn’t bring criminal charges, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2024
On Friday, a jury found Jacob Moran guilty of murder, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, domestic battery, threat to commit a forcible felony, intimidation and criminal trespass.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2024
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Jean Casarez, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Michael Lamonte Evans, a Los Angeles County resident, was charged Monday with forcible rape and rape of an unconscious person, both felonies, in connection with the Dec. 9, 2000 attack on a woman.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Their encounters were not forcible, so any that took place after the teen turned 17 wouldn’t bring criminal charges, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2024
On Friday, a jury found Jacob Moran guilty of murder, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, domestic battery, threat to commit a forcible felony, intimidation and criminal trespass.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
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The Turkestan Islamic Party is linked to the former East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) that waged a violent campaign in China's northwestern province of Xinjiang until being met with a forceful crackdown a decade ago.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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That being said, the forceful coconut essence can make for a challenging pairing.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
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The book’s visuals are a powerful storytelling tool, with images like Harris engaging with young supporters, sharing heartfelt moments with her team and embracing community members on the campaign trail.Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Stylist Kate Young has been crafting powerful red carpet moments for two decades for clients, including Julianne Moore, Dakota Johnson, Scarlett Johansson and Michelle Williams.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the potent winds driving the fires to rapidly escalate were expected to die down by Thursday night, the initial causes of all the blazes remain under investigation.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Norepinephrine is a potent vasoconstrictor, causing blood vessels to narrow, and each wave causes a contraction in the arteries that carry blood to the brain.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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Great for international and domestic trips alike, this mighty wall plug adapter — which is currently on sale for $23 — has four different plugs that are compatible with outlets in over 150 countries.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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In Torres del Paine National Park, guanacos (wild relatives of the llama) graze beneath the mighty wingspan of Andean condors.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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The plot of this discovery only thickened upon noticing how bizarrely muscular these dinosaurs’ arms were, as well as their brawny hips.Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The original is still the masterpiece, a film that truly rewrote the rules for the genre, shifting it more to everyman characters like Willis and away from muscular stars like Sly and Ah-nuld.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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