- unavoidable; inevitable; beyond one's control
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Weakness brought on by a number of respiratory ailments had forced him just last week to announce that he was giving up his conducting career.
The balance of payments crisis emerged, forcing the government to put a brake on the economy.
After weighing all these considerations, the promoters will present their scheme in the form of a private bill; however, they might find themselves forced to alter the route in order to meet criticisms in Parliament.