force on/upon
phrasal verb
forced on/upon; forcing on/upon; forces on/upon
: to cause (someone or something that is not wanted) to be accepted by (someone)
They resent having these decisions forced on them.
I don't like the way he keeps forcing himself on us.
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Gibbs-White is a potent force on the transition, too, forward-thinking and positive in his passing to find speedy wingers with quick, sweeping passes.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Doubling down on his trade war, Trump suggested a universal rate of up to 20% in an NBC interview, and warned of 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, with the levies coming into force on Aug. 1.
—semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Holmgren is a force on the Thunder's strong defense, and is considered one of the best defenders in the league.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
The Delgado family — dad Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), teen daughter Teresa (Luna Blaise), her boyfriend Xavier (David Iacono), and little sister Isabella (Audrina Miranda) are an immediate correcting force on the story, because their motivation is clear and palpable.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Doubling down on his trade war, Trump suggested a universal rate of up to 20% in an NBC interview, and warned of 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, with the levies coming into force on Aug. 1.
—semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Holmgren is a force on the Thunder's strong defense, and is considered one of the best defenders in the league.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
The Delgado family — dad Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), teen daughter Teresa (Luna Blaise), her boyfriend Xavier (David Iacono), and little sister Isabella (Audrina Miranda) are an immediate correcting force on the story, because their motivation is clear and palpable.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
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“Force on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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