force of nature
Americannoun
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Physics. one of the fundamental physical interactions that influence matter, such as gravity or electromagnetism; a fundamental force.
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someone or something so powerful or compelling that they cannot be stopped or resisted.
Example Sentences
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Poppy's family described her as a "force of nature" who loved football and dreamed of playing for Manchester United.
From BBC
The “Chuck Norris facts” phenomenon — a stream of absurd one-liners casting him as an invincible force of nature — helped turn the actor into a meme sensation before memes were a business.
From MarketWatch
The “Chuck Norris facts” phenomenon — a stream of absurd one-liners casting him as an invincible force of nature — helped turn the actor into a meme sensation before memes were a business.
From MarketWatch
Her inflated self-esteem is a force of nature never wielded unkindly, unless provoked.
From Salon
As a powerful blizzard blankets the East Coast in snow, another force of nature is preparing to take over the chilly streets of Manhattan.
From Los Angeles Times
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