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driving force

NOUN
ax to grind
Synonyms
WEAK
agenda hidden agenda incentive motivation motive reason score to settle
NOUN
motive power
Synonyms
WEAK
electromotive force kinetic energy locomotion means of propulsion motivity prime mover propulsion

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Beyond the winning, Guerra cited Shohei Ohtani as a driving force behind the Dodgers’ popularity, and not just as a tourist attraction, merchandise driver, and the foremost product endorser in sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

WASHINGTON—At a recent gathering of tech executives and lawmakers, David Sacks pitched artificial intelligence as a driving force of the U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At its peak, Unity was a wildly popular game engine and the driving force behind viral crazes like Pokémon Go.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The former was instrumental in Argentina's World Cup win in 2022, while the latter was the driving force behind PSG's first Champions League title.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

What is the driving force behind relativism and postmodernism?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton