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parallel forces

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plural noun

Mechanics.
  1. forces acting along parallel lines of action.


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

From Science Magazine • Sep. 21, 2021

Throughout this experience two parallel forces have been at work.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Nearing, Scott

If De Wet followed his jackal Hertzog into the south-western areas, the columns on the line from De Aar downwards were to move west as parallel forces and tackle the invader in turn.

From On the Heels of De Wet by James, Lionel