thrust on/upon

phrasal verb

thrust on/upon; thrusting on/upon; thrusts on/upon

: to force (someone) to have or accept (something)

Fame was thrust upon her.

Examples of thrust on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Denied by the voters of Pennsylvania and now thrust upon the nation, his history of promoting unverified treatments and dubious health advice casts serious doubt on his ability to lead two of the nation's most critical health care programs. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Every new beginning, whether chosen or thrust upon us, begins with the discomfort of change. —Dria James, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025

Are people born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon them? —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025

You’ve Just Been Named Envoy to Hollywood Logo text Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them when Donald Trump posts about it on Truth Social. —Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025