the forces

plural noun

British
: the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country : armed forces
Will the new defense policy weaken the forces?

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After a chance meeting saving the life of a reporter, Dez stumbles across a vast conspiracy and now must stop the forces intent on keeping their secrets safe. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Here, Eddé takes stock of Adnan’s background, while calling attention to the forces active in forming what would become her artistic practice. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Most of my work focuses on business, markets, food, leadership, and the forces reshaping American enterprise. Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 That spirit of reinvention is one of the forces that transformed a young nation into a global leader in science, business, and technology. Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the forces

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“The forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20forces. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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