forced
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Rapidly spreading blazes have forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands of people from the swanky Cap Ferret peninsula and surrounding villages, in one of the largest evacuation operations ever conducted in France.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
But it might be smart for him to back a hike in July rather than being forced by his committee to hike in September, Dutta added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
More than 60,000 people have been affected in the Madrid region, with 30,000 forced to evacuate and 20,000 placed under lockdown, authorities said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
But like a person who tries too hard to act quirky, they feel more forced than fun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I’m sure your dad’s fine. He probably got forced into a shelter.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
