in force
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Reservoirs are currently just above 40% capacity, well below the average for the time of year - and interestingly lower than they were at this time last year when a hosepipe ban was in force.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Restrictions aimed at controlling bluetongue, a virus that affects sheep, cattle and other livestock, are now in force across the whole of Scotland.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The new recording begins with Ms. Davis’s “The Subtext,” a graceful tune that builds in force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
It sounded like they were here in force.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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