driving force

Example Sentences

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"But in terms of the driving force as to why these things happened, she's been a very unfortunate victim of Colin Howell and I regret that."

From BBC

Heavy and sustained rainfall over multiple days increases the driving force within the Earth that produces landslides, while also reducing the strength of the soil, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

For many younger buyers, practicality is the driving force.

From Barron's

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a driving force in the bipartisan push to release the files, bashed the DOJ in a social media post on Monday.

From Salon

As Rogers knows better than most, Emery's relentless quest for perfection is the driving force behind Villa's bid for an incredible title triumph.

From Barron's