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The prime minister had bumpy conversations with other ministers in order to get more cash together, forcing them to give up some of their budgets.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“The Little Sister” grows even more intriguing once the love affair runs aground, forcing Fatima to flounder in her heartache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

‘Squeezing more life out of every dollar’: How inflation is forcing a new reality on American families and amplifying the economy’s ‘K shape’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

These attacks have made Madyar a priority target for Russia, he says, forcing him into secret underground bunkers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Maybe,” she said, looking up and forcing a weak smile, “we could have a guest reader, just for today?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan