forced

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Without Starlink, Russia was forced to rely much more heavily on radio traffic—which, unlike communications over Starlink, Ukraine was able to intercept.

From The Wall Street Journal

The attacks disrupted operations and forced staff drawdowns at multiple posts across the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Price increases for basics, like food and energy, over the past several years have forced many consumers to spend their money on what they need, rather than on more discretionary items like new clothes.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Blankfein contends that Goldman didn’t need government funds but was forced by the Treasury to accept them in October 2008, fueling public resentment of the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

But then slower growth around the world and intense competition from upstart brands forced long-stable consumer-goods companies to rethink their strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal