in force

1. In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force . This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s]

2. Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force .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

It has never been easier to invest and Gen Z is entering the markets in force, undeterred by this year’s volatility.

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"They just need to cancel all the tickets and put a sign up that says: 'New hours in force' on every road."

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"Had that act been in force at the relevant time to this case... I have no doubt that the prosecution would have proceeded to trial."

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But state officials said troops went beyond that and were used to carry out a show in force in MacArthur Park in July.

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Though the company is still expanding rapidly, with automobile insurance policies in force up 15% year over year in September, that number is down from a 20% annual pace earlier this year.

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