Example Sentences

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Reports showing the U.S. economy and job market remain remarkably solid, along with some comments from Fed officials, have been forcing the delays.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

The BBC has been speaking to people returning to Manchester Airport from Rhodes, where wildfires have been forcing tourists to leave their hotels.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

Lately, the Bears have been forcing a lot of turnovers with 13 in the last three games.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2011

Perhaps invent a reverse with two diamonds because it would have been forcing.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2010

Some guy drew it a hundred years ago, and people have been forcing kids to memorize it ever since.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead