He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
Recent Examples on the WebThe media outlet has since become a forceful presence among conservative news organizations, known for spreading conspiracy theories, particularly on social media, and as a staunch supporter of former President Trump and his allies.—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024 It’s driven by forceful, pummeling drums and a synthesizer’s haunting refrain.—Diane Winston, The Conversation, 31 May 2024 Some labor experts also said the Teamsters had not made as forceful a push as the U.A.W. to organize nonunion workers after securing a new contract with UPS.—Peter Eavis, New York Times, 27 May 2024 The deadliest day in Israel’s history since the Holocaust elicited a forceful counter-response, which so far has resulted in the deaths of more than 35,000 Palestinians according to Gaza Health authorities.—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for forceful
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