by force
phrase
: using physical power
He took the purse from her by force.
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Lebanon’s army is nowhere near strong enough to impose its will on Hezbollah by force.
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Christian Science Monitor,
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Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
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“By force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20force. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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