the forces
plural noun
British
: the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country : armed forces
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Those same officials say the forces suffered staggering losses, with more than 6,000 North Korean soldiers believed killed in some of the war’s most intense fighting.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Instead of acting independently, the forces influence one another to amplify the ion’s motion, thereby tricking the system into generating a much stronger, more complex interaction than either force could achieve alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Sure, young wizard Harry Potter and his pals, Hermione and Ron, can use their magical skills to defeat the forces of evil.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
For the old guard who came up under the gatekeeper model, Jupiter Festival Miami also offers the chance to learn from the best and brightest creators, access key players in the industry who understand the forces at work, and understand how to replicate viral models successfully.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Instead of acting independently, the forces influence one another to amplify the ion’s motion, thereby tricking the system into generating a much stronger, more complex interaction than either force could achieve alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Sure, young wizard Harry Potter and his pals, Hermione and Ron, can use their magical skills to defeat the forces of evil.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
For the old guard who came up under the gatekeeper model, Jupiter Festival Miami also offers the chance to learn from the best and brightest creators, access key players in the industry who understand the forces at work, and understand how to replicate viral models successfully.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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“The forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20forces. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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