forced

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The fire forced evacuations and closures, with Moreno Valley College announcing it would be closed Friday and Saturday, canceling all events on its main campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Those could arise if it is forced into a large settlement and changes to its lucrative business model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Here, Borgli only skims the surface, counting on subtext to imply that Charlie and Rachel have been forced to confront innate prejudices about their partners, who are both Black.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A fire caused by falling debris from an intercepted attack forced the suspension of operations at the Habshan gas complex in Abu Dhabi, the government media office said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She forced her gaze beyond the clumps of passengers, to the huge plate glass window on the other side of the aisle.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix