不景気の影響で、多くの店が閉店に追い込まれた。
Due to the influence of the recession, many shops were forced to close.
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The detective cornered the suspect through a thorough investigation.
バブル経済が崩壊し、多くの企業が倒産に追い込まれた。
The bubble economy collapsed, and many companies were forced into bankruptcy.
購読者数の減少により、その雑誌は廃刊に追い込まれた。
Due to the decrease in the number of subscribers, the magazine was forced to be discontinued.
会社を辞めるか残るか、彼は進退両難の状況に追い込まれた。
Whether to quit the company or stay, he was driven into a dilemma.
借金を重ねて末路窮途に追い込まれた
Having accumulated debts, he was driven into a desperate situation with nowhere to turn.
Usage Notes
Used for driving someone or something into a certain place or a difficult situation. It can also mean to make a final effort at the end of a project or race.
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