force
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being.
are forcing
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present progressiveof force.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Soaring fuel prices are forcing motorists to cut back on everyday spending and adding tens of thousands of pounds a week to business costs, with petrol at its highest level since November 2022.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Those changes are forcing young adults to adjust their expectations and figure out other ways to build financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The high costs are forcing local drivers to decide whether to keep their vehicles or transition to renting and public transit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The spectacular implosions of big deals over suspected AI use are forcing a reckoning over creativity, trust and the future of the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
But now, Kara and Locke are forcing me to remember.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
