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has forced

  • present perfect of force (3rd person singular).

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And New World Screwworm has forced the U.S. to halt Mexican live-cattle flows.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The state of emergency has forced stores to close at 8 p.m., but most have shut their doors altogether, as refrigerated and frozen goods spoil with no power.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

But a recent spate of attacks has forced the Kremlin to respond.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

A flood of cheaper imported recycled plastic and cheap new plastic, plus a collapse in commodity prices, has forced the closure of 25% of U.S. plastics recycling processing capacity since early 2025.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Kevin Hennessey’s laughter is as blunt and heavy as a boot while he watches Daryl Williams slink away from the table his ridicule has forced him to vacate.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe