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in force
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*in force 
1. [of a rule or law] currently valid or in effect. (*Typically: be ~.) Is this rule in force now? The constitution is still in force.
2. Fig. in a very large group. (*Typically: arrive ~; attack ~.) The entire group arrived in force. The mosquitoes will attack in force this evening.
See also: force

in force
in effect and in use The law has been in force for two years.
Usage notes: used when referring to laws, rules, agreements, and systems
See also: force


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Christmas shoppers are starting to arrive in force at John Lewis's 26 stores, helping to push up sales growth, but this year is unlikely to beat last year's record takings.
BOSTON - The consultants arrive in force today as the Red Sox get ready for the Angels.
He also noted that while there won’t be many new properties making headlines in 2007, Broadway will arrive in force with two big hits opening at existing resorts.
 
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