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 Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force .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

"When the UK’s online safety laws are fully in force, the largest sites and apps will have to give people more control over what they see," the Ofcom statement added.

From BBC

That law could be in force within a year and it could help the men get answers, assuming they are there to be found.

From BBC

Small-scale reductions in force might run into a dizzying array of civil service protections, but by going big those can be swept away, he says.

From New York Times

And while it was generally a high-turnout election, we see that Trump supporters turned out in force.

From Salon

The MTV Europe Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years, and stars turned out in force at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.

From BBC

Related Words

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