forced

Example Sentences

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“The Spartans might be . . . viewed as parasites, feeding off the forced labor of their helots,” he opines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

McGovern gave no indication as to when the 40,000 people who had been forced from their homes — many into shelters — due to evacuation orders would be allowed to return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Sierra broke back immediately but once again failed to serve out the win as a resurgent Raducanu forced a tie-break.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Hundreds of Turkish riot police using teargas forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main CHP opposition party on Sunday after a court dismissed its leadership, AFP journalists saw.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

And then before he’s forced to comment either way, the grandfather clock in the hallway begins to strike.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse