Sentences with phrase «force over vast areas»

Islamic armies, imbued with what Mohammed claimed was divine authorization, imposed Islam by force over vast areas, all the while extorting wealth from subjugated Jews and Christians to fund their ongoing conquests.

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But sometimes spreading out a little is just what a big city needs.In already massive metropolises like Mexico City and Istanbul, the built area sprawls over a vast acreage, while much commercial and economic activity still takes place in the center, forcing residents to commute long distances on a daily basis.

Displaced and marginalized climate refugees will be forced to abandon their homes as vast areas of countries, such as Bangladesh, are lost due to sea level rise over the next 35 years, warned Major General Munir Muniruzzaman, a former military advisor to the president of Bangladesh.