forced
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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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