forced upon
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The big PBMs are now trying to pre-empt change before it is forced upon them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
And while the city put together a robust response to the crisis, Adams had no desire to take credit for it, even when it was forced upon him by law.
From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025
Norris, winner in Monaco five days ago, was 0.367 seconds quicker than Verstappen as teams come to terms with new front wings forced upon them by a rule change for this race.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
“That conversation had to be forced upon them,” the lawyer said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
“I did not want this fight but I think it was forced upon us. As the war was.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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