forced
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Rebels in the northern Tigray state of Ethiopia launched an offensive against the federal government last month, but were ultimately forced to retreat and lost control of the state.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
“The recent youth protests have forced these changes,” the officer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Simmons was forced to miss the 2024 Paris Olympics with a back injury after passing on the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021 Games even when relatively healthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The research team had travelled for five days by sea to reach Nikumaroro and was forced to spend several days on their ship following rough seas and strong winds, delaying their search on the island.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
He forced them forward, a step at a time.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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