Good
Good adjective - Exerting force or influence.
Usage example: a warranty good for two years
In force
In force adjective - Exerting force or influence.
Both terms in one sentence
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim revolves around the dragons, thought to have been defeated and driven out for good long ago, invading Tamriel in force, bringing chaos to the land — "in force" being the key part.
Source: The Dragons Come Back -
The resulting level fits the trope best, as your allies show up in force to lend a hand, for all the good it'll do you.
Source: Storming the Castle - A good indication that this trope is in force is if you can count the number of leading female villains on the show in the last three years on one hand.
Source: Females Are More Innocent
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