Forces

British  

/ ˈfɔːsɪz /

plural noun

1. the armed services of a nation

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Example Sentences

“The Price” might not be an indisputable masterpiece like “Death of a Salesman,” but its solid construction reveals tremendous complexity when the human story is scrupulously observed and the societal forces shaping our lives are suddenly thrust into view.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am not in favour of an ambitious industrial project that will serve our armed forces being co-managed. We need a leader."

From Barron's

With improved precision, phonon lasers could become powerful tools for measuring gravity and other forces with exceptional accuracy.

From Science Daily

Mathilde Mukantabana, told State Department officials that American financial penalties imposed on the Rwandan Defense Forces will hinder delivery of supplies to troops in the field, making it difficult for them to continue to fight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts predict Islamic State would bounce back if Rwandan forces left.

From The Wall Street Journal