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Thrust on

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Unwelcome Burden

Indicates a heavy responsibility not willingly accepted.

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He had leadership thrust on him, though he never sought it.
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Sudden Situation

Use when someone is pushed into a situation without time to prepare.

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With the CEO's resignation, the role of director was thrust on Jenna.
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Reluctant Acceptance

Often implies the receiver is accepting a role with resistance or hesitance.

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Reluctantly, she saw the mantle of caregiver thrust on her shoulders.
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