in force
Idioms-
In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force . This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s]
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Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force . This usage originally alluded to the binding power of a law. [Late 1400s]
Example Sentences
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The legislation, which is in force as of March 1, "paves the way for Vietnam to deeply integrate with international standards while maintaining digital sovereignty", the government said in a December report.
From Barron's
For years, global investors have waited for the Chinese consumer to return in force — to shop, to splurge and to rescue multinational earnings.
From MarketWatch
His know-it-all tone helped bring defending Spiritualists out in force.
From Literature
She watched her mother sink into dementia without being able to ask to leave "with dignity", as she had wished, because the law was not yet in force.
From Barron's
“This reduction in force is after careful integration across various corporate functions.... We anticipate no impact to the Jelly Belly brand, our products, manufacturing levels, or service to our customers.”
From Los Angeles Times
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