市場の競争が激化し、各社は値下げを余儀なくされた。
Competition in the market intensified, and each company was forced to lower prices.
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Due to bad weather, they were forced to cancel the match.
震災の後、多くの人々が避難所での生活を余儀なくされた。
After the earthquake disaster, many people were forced to live in evacuation centers.
景気の悪化により、多くの企業が人員削減を余儀なくされた
Many companies were forced to carry out personnel reductions due to the economic downturn.
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Used when there is no other choice but to do something, often due to external circumstances.
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