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Recent Examples of forcible
Human rights—such as the right to a fair trial, access to asylum, legal representation, and protection from torture or forcible removal to a country where a person may face harm—are guaranteed under both U.S. and international law.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
House Democrats marched to the Senate side of the Capitol on Thursday to the office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, expressing outrage over the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) from Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s press conference in Los Angeles.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
On Thursday, several were openly shaken by the forcible expulsion of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., from a press conference about the military presence in his home state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
The Palestinians and most of the international community reject such plans, viewing them as forcible expulsion that could violate international law.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
House Democrats marched to the Senate side of the Capitol on Thursday to the office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, expressing outrage over the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) from Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s press conference in Los Angeles.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
On Thursday, several were openly shaken by the forcible expulsion of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., from a press conference about the military presence in his home state.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
The Palestinians and most of the international community reject such plans, viewing them as forcible expulsion that could violate international law.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
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Now, as the president considers more forceful action against Russia, his party is sifting through signals of his future direction — even as Trump follows the truism that presidents’ foreign policy rarely conforms to a single identity.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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The July 4 Texas flooding has now claimed over 100 lives, with even more still missing as searches continue along the Guadalupe River where forceful floodwaters washed out structures and vegetation.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 July 2025
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One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This Summer Personal branding is one of the most powerful ways to reach your goals.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The lodge sits at the end of the North Rim’s only road and foregrounds visitors’ first views of Arizona’s geological wonder, a canyon shaped over millions of years by the Colorado River’s mighty flows.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Insomniac’s portfolio includes the mighty EDC Las Vegas and a long list of of other global festivals and club shows, while Tomorrowland is behind its namesake festival in Belgium, the first weekend of which begins this Friday, July 18.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Urine travels from the kidneys through muscular tubes called ureters to the bladder.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 July 2025
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Overall, mobility suffers and injury risk increases as your body reacts to increasing core instability by creating protective tension and muscular compensations — often straining the lower back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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