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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As Price’s off-book mission collides with the forces behind the invasion, the war spreads beyond anyone’s control.
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Where will the forces be stationed?
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Here’s a closer look at the forces that drove last week’s action.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
And the story itself also neatly resolves, with the forces of good triumphing over the forces of evil.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Where will the forces be stationed?
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Here’s a closer look at the forces that drove last week’s action.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
And the story itself also neatly resolves, with the forces of good triumphing over the forces of evil.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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