force
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being.
forcing
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present participleof force.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They are being replaced after three months forcing the Russians back.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
And the stakes escalate with each season’s finale, forcing Kate to test her limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Hacker said he has seen a 70% reduction of crews available for certain jobs, forcing the leftover crews to double their rates in most cases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
A continued selloff in the AI trade is forcing investors to move from tech names to the relative safety of government bonds and defensive stock sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
No humans had trespassed into his forest, forcing him to cower or sneak.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
