Example Sentences

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CEO Kristin Peck said at the time that a tough consumer spending environment was forcing pet owners to become more price-sensitive, leading to fewer vet visits and lower demand for premium products.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Solomon used parts of two days to explain the government’s view of how the 19 charges were interrelated, prompting defense accusations that the government was forcing together unrelated facts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

More achievable was forcing factories which produce chemicals to move away from the Yangtze.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

He said that still high inflation was forcing him to start earlier than last year to buy holiday gifts so he could spread out the bills.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

The mist was breaking, the sun was forcing its way through and throwing patterns on the carpet.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier