Time, or more precisely the lack of it, was forcing his hand.

The lack of money forced him to leave college in his freshman year.

The lack of competition almost certainly forced the city to pay more than the going rate.

A lack of transports forced Clinton to change his plans.

But no lack of freedom could force him to surrender.

The lack of a domestic league had forced the players to play almost entirely for the national team.

A lack of playing ability has not forced Sanders to move frequently.

At the same time, lack of access to housing is forcing many local people to move away.

The lack of job creation has forced many from this community to move to other areas for work.

But a lack of funding forced the center to shut in 1994.