force
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being.
have forced
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present perfectof force.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The difficult conditions in Nepal's remote settlements have forced rescuers to depend heavily on helicopters, often the only viable means of reaching stranded communities.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
The king has had multiple health problems in recent years which have forced him to scale back his royal duties.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
But the company may have wanted to avoid the public spectacle of a drawn-out trial, which could have forced its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to take the stand.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
The NBA’s ‘second apron’ salary rules, introduced in 2023, have forced teams to dismantle rosters and led star players to accept pay cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“I shouldn’t have forced you to go out there. I got mad because I thought you were abandoning me.”
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
