forced upon

Example Sentences

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Whether it's self-made or forced upon you, the decision about which football team to support is usually taken before you learn to ride a bike or even tie your shoelaces.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The big PBMs are now trying to pre-empt change before it is forced upon them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“It’s something that’s been forced upon us to think about. But people use it to great effect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

And while the city put together a robust response to the crisis, Adams had no desire to take credit for it, even when it was forced upon him by law.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025

I was fed up with all the rules forced upon me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers