forced

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External and domestic pressures on Indonesia's economy were "manageable", the country's deputy finance minister said Thursday, despite a rout of the rupiah that has forced the central bank to hike interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

No one forced him to sign-up, he said, but the idea was constantly present.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has focused on distinguishing between disappearances committed by organized crime and those forced by state agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I forced what I hoped was a friendly smile onto my own face, but it felt stiff and awkward so I stopped.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin