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in force

In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force . This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s]
Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force . This usage originally alluded to the binding power of a law. [Late 1400s]

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Nvidia said federal officials had told them the requirement will be in force for the "indefinite future".

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Wade would be overturned, a ruling that brought red-robed cosplaying protesters out in force.

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It does not appear to have stopped families showing up in force to see it.

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If the California Department of Insurance grants the increase, it would take effect on Aug. 1 and follow a 29% increase that has been in force since March 1.

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A 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering America is also already in force.

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