be forced
Example Sentences
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"Seafarers should not be forced or compelled to endanger their lives by sailing through conflict zones. Nor should they face the risk of reprisal by shipowners if they decline these assignments," said Mantoo.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
And there are no guarantees the states won’t be forced to take more dramatic action within the next two years, Marcus said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some had raised concerns the company would be forced to trim the target because of supply-chain snarls as it did in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
If memory costs remain elevated, Apple may be forced to raise prices again in fiscal 2028, Woodring added, although he flagged that it’s difficult to speculate about future pricing strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Those who fear crowds would have to meet one-on-one, and those who fear psychiatry would be forced to find comfort in untrained friends and family members.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
