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Think of it this way - once R1 has retreated toward 1st base, where can he go? Not to first base - BR is there. Not to third base - he legally must touch 2nd base before touching third or be subject to appeal. He's still FORCED to advance to 2nd base - thus the FORCE is reinstated.
PS - not sure why one would think 7.08E doesn't apply to this situation. This is EXACTLY where 7.08E applies.
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