In force
In force adjective - Exerting force or influence.
Mutual synonyms
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Nuke 'em: The United States leased half of Alaska to the Soviet government (which had fled there after Eurasia was overrun by BETA), but had secretly planted hydrogen bombs all over the place, ready to detonate them should the BETA invade in force.
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