force
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being.
is forcing
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present progressiveof force (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The drop-off is forcing dealers to compete more for routine, out-of-pocket maintenance and repair business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
A drop in small boats illegally reaching the UK is forcing people smuggling gangs to adopt new tactics, a BBC investigation has found.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Box CEO Aaron Levie says AI is forcing the company to stretch beyond its original role as a content management platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The warming of the ocean surface is forcing anchovies and sardines -- which the mammals eat -- to seek cooler waters, either at deeper levels or farther north.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
“If you don’t want to play, no one is forcing you.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
