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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"This is alongside speeding up cladding removal to bring the building safety crisis to an end and forcing those responsible to fix unsafe buildings or face criminal prosecution."
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
At the same time, though, rising costs are clouding the Federal Reserve’s outlook because prices at the pump are forcing some lower- and middle-income families to save less or curb spending elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"There's nothing forcing us" to keep the cap in place, Pouyanne said recently.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
They rounded up a school of fish, circling them, forcing them into a tight cluster.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
