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forced

[fawrst, fohrst] / fɔrst, foʊrst /


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"I'm an old woman, and struggle to walk… but I am forced to carry a bucket to where the municipal tankers park, if I want to have water in my home."

From BBC

When China slashed exports of rare-earth magnets last spring, American companies such as Ford were forced to temporarily shut down factories because of supply shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some users have long complained about Copilot being forced onto them, popping up on everything from documents to the browser.

From The Wall Street Journal

The killings, some say, have forced an uneasy reflection.

From BBC

It also aired the personal story of a respected economist whose pursuit of love and friendship in China spiraled into his forced retirement from the Fed and a criminal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal