force-out
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of force-out
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase force out
Example Sentences
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Luna then coordinated with Leger Fernández, who had readied an expulsion resolution against Gonzales, to force out the pair almost simultaneously.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
"A lot of it was subterfuge. We wanted to have them think he was in a different location because they had a vast military force out there," Trump said.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
In materials research, creating cavities that force out or displace such water could lead to better sensors or materials with improved storage capabilities.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025
With the bases loaded and one out for Toronto, Daulton Varsho whacked a grounder to second base that Rojas managed to corral and fire home to record the force out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
“Big excitement. We had the whole police force out looking for him.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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