Example Sentences

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The U.S. proposed 10% tariffs on countries including Canada, the European Union and Indonesia that either have forced labor-protections or some protections under recent trade agreements.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Nearly a third of Americans are experiencing a profound existential crisis and other challenges that have forced them to rethink the year ahead.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Only four teams have forced a Game 7 after trailing 3-0, all of which ultimately lost the series, including the Boston Celtics in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

But a challenging advertising market, changes in search traffic and increased competition have forced these companies to recalibrate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“You’ve lost your legal basis,” Rick said, “by firing on me. You should have forced me to give you the Voigt-Kampff test. But now it doesn’t matter.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick