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foi forçado a

was forced to

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phrase Uncommon #18,597
was forced to Used when someone had no choice but to do something. The phrase typically introduces an action in the infinitive.
PO: Ele foi forçado a fazer isso.
EN: He was forced to do that.

Meu chefe foi forçado a demitir-se.

My boss was forced to resign.

Você foi forçado a ir ao tribunal.

You were forced to go to court.

— Questão de Honra (1992)

Tom foi forçado a abandonar a missão.

Tom was forced to abandon the mission.

Ele foi forçado a fazer isso.

He was forced to do it.

Sami foi forçado a admitir que precisava de ajuda para sobreviver.

Sami was forced to admit that he needed help to survive.

Tom foi forçado a se afastar.

Tom was forced to leave.

Ele foi forçado a renunciar por causa de sua saúde.

He was forced to resign because of his health.