generative force
Example Sentences
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Diversity is a generative force of American life.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
At its best, one gets the sense of generative force born from such intense intellectual, moral and religious pressure.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022
In which the generative force of the Who covers matters sacred and profane with roughshod lyricism.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the mid-'60s, he also became the generative force behind the Velvet Underground, a band notable in the era of peace, posies and good vibes, for laying down rock music that virtually throttled the listener.
From Time Magazine Archive
By the generative force of society is meant that instinct which manifests itself in the multiplication of the race.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William
