force someone's hand

"My brother is a strong competitor in our family's annual cooking contest. "

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

"The architect planned the building for the client."

"There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."

"The early departure of her plane necessitated her waking up at 4 a.m."

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

"at eleven, we went for an early lunch;  she began reading at an early age;  his mother suffered an early death"

"The lightning caused thunder."

"The baby bird fell from the nest prematurely, before it was ready to fly. "

"The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "