forcibly

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Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion for the court tossed out a lawsuit brought by a Rastafarian inmate, Damon Landor, against the prison guards who forcibly shaved his head despite his religious objections.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

The Adult Adoptee Movement, which represents children forcibly removed from mothers during the era, described the statement as "not a meaningful apology".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Kim’s nuclear program thus far has proven to be a deterrent against military attacks or attempts to forcibly unseat him from power, enabling him to shift his focus to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The chief of mission said more than 270,000 Haitians abroad were forcibly returned to the country in 2025, and this year so far another 110,000 have arrived.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"Blore," said the Assistant Commissioner forcibly, "was a bad hat!"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie