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  • past tense form of force.
  • past participle of force.
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forced

[fawrst, fohrst] / fɔrst, foʊrst /


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“LA28 has no incentive to keep the city from being forced into bankruptcy,” said Chris Tyler, spokesperson for Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, a nonprofit that advocates for low-income communities in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The campaign has forced a cat-and-mouse-like game for the station operators, who have managed to restore around 80 percent of the damaged pumps to service, said Kuiun.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Until now, the Sun Belt has felt the brunt of America’s housing affordability crisis, with many sellers forced to make steep price cuts to attract buyers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

That agreement forced Beijing to make policy concessions, including reducing tariffs on agriculture and opening politically sensitive industries such as banking to foreign investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

But he forced himself to replace the cap, and as he did so, tears sprang into his eyes.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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