forced

Example Sentences

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She was released last year, shortly after Hasina was forced from power.

From Barron's

Following the Dueñas decision, California lawmakers passed a bill that would have forced courts to determine whether defendants could pay before imposing many remaining fines — effectively codifying the ruling as state law.

From Los Angeles Times

Nonetheless, she continued to promote mass rallies and days of action that eventually forced the army into submission.

From BBC

The public will not be forced to buy a 568ml beverage at the bar or from their local corner shop.

From BBC

The papers also reveal Downing Street was forced to apologise after then-Prime Minister John Major's birthday telegram to the Queen Mother in 1994 was addressed in an "improper manner".

From BBC