The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RAILROADING
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The straight part
We know that "Forcing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forcing = railroading.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAILROADING mean?
RAILROADING verb- To transport via railroad.
- To operate a railroad.
- To work for a railroad.
- To travel by railroad.
- To engage in a hobby pertaining to railroads.
- To manipulate and hasten a procedure, as of formal approval of a law or resolution.
- To convict of a crime by circumventing due process.
- To procedurally bully someone into an unfair agreement.
- To force characters to complete a task before allowing the plot to continue.
- (upholstery) To run fabric horizontally instead of the usual vertically.
- The operation of a railroad.
- The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads.
- A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.