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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For a weakened heart muscle, reducing strain is preferable to forcing it to work harder.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Like Dixon, he was describing the predictable consequence of forcing voters back to the polls after they believed that the election was over.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Total military defeat forcing surrender is the founding memory of American strategic culture, from 1945 to Iraq’s 100-hour rout during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
A child and three firefighters were among those taken to hospital as several fires raged across the West Midlands, destroying homes and forcing dozens of residents to evacuate from their houses.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Nathan shifted his shoulder, forcing Spider to regain her balance.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
