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  • past participle of force.
  • past tense form of force.
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forced

[fawrst, fohrst] / fɔrst, foʊrst /


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By July 30, when the fund was forced to negotiate a bailout deal with Citadel, shares in the two semiconductor plays had plunged — Sandisk had collapsed 43% and Micron 24%.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

But in 2020, it was the Treasury basis trade blowing up that forced the Fed to intervene.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

While working his way back home, he’s forced to outsmart a vicious beast at close quarters, and he takes up residence with a suitor.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Many residents forced to flee their homes following the fires are still in the dark about when they can return.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

My throat was so dry I couldn’t swallow, but I forced myself to speak.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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