Now he had to force his thoughts to other things.

He needed something to force his thoughts back to the business of the evening.

With an effort she forced her thoughts back to what was important now.

I forced my thoughts back to the problem at hand.

He forced his thoughts back to the problem at hand.

She forced her thoughts back to the problem at hand.

To force her thoughts away from the pain of this night.

She forced her thoughts past his fear to make him understand.

I force my thoughts into the chains of question and answer.

Forcing my thoughts away from her, I considered the situation.