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Recent Examples of forcible
Filed on behalf of 21 women incarcerated at the California Institution for Women, the lawsuit included allegations of forcible rape, groping and oral copulation, as well as threats of violence and punishment with abusive conduct, from 2014 to 2020.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Five city employees testified that Jacobs subjected them to unwanted, inappropriate or otherwise discomfiting physical contact at work, including a forcible kiss, massages, squeezes and tight hugs.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
In 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began a brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, which later escalated to the forcible removal of their organs for profit.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The policy says officers are only allowed to chase for forcible felonies.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Five city employees testified that Jacobs subjected them to unwanted, inappropriate or otherwise discomfiting physical contact at work, including a forcible kiss, massages, squeezes and tight hugs.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
In 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began a brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, which later escalated to the forcible removal of their organs for profit.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The policy says officers are only allowed to chase for forcible felonies.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
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Trump’s calls for forceful action and sweeping change have resonated with many voters.Matt Egan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump Immigration Policy - Path To Deportation Trump’s approach centers on a forceful enforcement strategy that includes the mass deportation of over 11 million undocumented immigrants.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Hotel Bar specializes in upscale cocktails, like the potent espresso martini, which promises a quick jump start.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verdict: The Content Creation Laptop to Beat (in the Right Configuration) First and foremost, the latest MacBook Pro challenges some of the most competitive laptops without even making the mighty leap to M4 Max.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sprint Weekend With Norris finishing P2 to Verstappen’s P6 in Mexico, this closed the Championship gap and set up a mighty battle in Brazil.Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a distant third is Andrés Ojeda, 40, a muscular and media-savvy lawyer who has tried to energize apathetic young voters with splashy campaign videos showing him lifting weights at the gym and describing himself as a classic Capricorn.Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Similar to other parts of the digestive system, the large intestine is made up of four layers of tissue: mucosa (innermost layer), submucosa, muscular, and serosa.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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