forced

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But a challenging advertising market, changes in search traffic and increased competition have forced these companies to recalibrate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Presidents from Harry Truman to Lyndon Johnson were forced to see that Jim Crow was not just a moral catastrophe but a geopolitical liability.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

She said the family were "forced out" of their rented home as neighbours refused to live near an accused murderer, and that their children were ostracised and isolated.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Hotel owner Abu Ali, 52, was forced to lay off five employees, leaving just one to tend to nearly 70 empty rooms.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“Sometimes you’re forced to make a decision that shows you who you really are, and it turns out who you really are is a coward.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse