forcing

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Swallowing the massive pills felt like forcing a brick down a paper towel roll.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

During back-to-back flights last year, the Starship spaceships blew up, sending debris falling back to Earth and forcing air traffic around the Caribbean to take precautionary measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh is becoming Federal Reserve chair at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy — forcing him to be something other than the disruptor he hoped to be.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The protesters also alleged that food rations had been reduced at the facility, forcing them to purchase costly items at the commissary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“I have to keep forcing it to move without the use of the cable system,” he said.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton