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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Here are the forces driving more workers toward entrepreneurship and why that shift is changing how people think about job security. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 At the same time, many of the forces shaping national power now operate beyond government. David Bohigian, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Market prices are largely determined by the forces of demand and supply, including domestic production and imports. Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for the forces

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