parallel forces

American  

plural noun

Mechanics.

1. forces acting along parallel lines of action.

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Example Sentences

Two parallel forces probably prompted Live Nation’s announcement, former FTC officials told The Times: a pending FTC rule that would regulate added fees and a public campaign against Ticketmaster by an army of Swift fans who struggled to get tickets to the singer’s 2023 U.S. tour.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are two parallel forces driving this proportion up: school opening, and gradually increased protection of the older population,” Balicer says.

From Science Magazine

The parallel forces of nationalism and xenophobia, once again permissible in the public sphere.

From Washington Post

But he would have to decide if mercy and justice are parallel forces aimed toward equally honorable destinations.

From New York Times

The parallel forces of class and identity, at times in tension and at times in unison, have defined the Democratic Party in recent decades.

From New York Times