forcing

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With most expenses nearly doubling since the war began, Abu Ragab said farming "no longer pays", forcing painful cutbacks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The hitters started forcing Canyon pitcher Kelsey Perez to work extra hard, producing multiple three-and-two counts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The ship was carrying livestock "when a fire reportedly broke out onboard, forcing the crew to abandon ship before the vessel sank," Vanguard said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The bear-case scenario of the S&P 500 falling to 5,900 is predicated on hot inflation forcing hikes as Warsh lays out plans to reduce the size of the central-bank’s balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Nathan shifted his shoulder, forcing Spider to regain her balance.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young