forced

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The community calls itself Maitama-Kubwa, preserving the name of the neighbourhood they were forced to leave behind.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Springs Fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forced evacuations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m kind of forced to go,” said Wallace, who typically celebrates Easter with her husband and friends while also sending treats to her niece in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

“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