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force of nature

American  
[fawrs-uhv nay-cher] / ˈfɔrs ʌv ˈneɪ tʃər /

noun

  1. Physics. one of the fundamental physical interactions that influence matter, such as gravity or electromagnetism; a fundamental force.

  2. someone or something so powerful or compelling that they cannot be stopped or resisted.


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For decades, a puzzling discrepancy involving a tiny subatomic particle called the muon fueled speculation that physicists might be on the verge of discovering an entirely new force of nature.

From Science Daily May 19, 2026

Poppy's family described her as a "force of nature" who loved football and dreamed of playing for Manchester United.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2026

The “Chuck Norris facts” phenomenon — a stream of absurd one-liners casting him as an invincible force of nature — helped turn the actor into a meme sensation before memes were a business.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

Her inflated self-esteem is a force of nature never wielded unkindly, unless provoked.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2026

Bringing his unbridled energy and enthusiasm to the job, Roosevelt was a force of nature.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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