be compelled to
Example Sentences
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Women may volunteer for military service but cannot be compelled to serve under Germany's constitution.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Iranian strikes on Ras Laffan reduced the country’s export capacity by 17% and state-owned QatarEnergy will be compelled to declare force majeure for up to five years on some long-term LNG contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Banning Chinese UCO would likely benefit oilseed processors, as biofuel producers would be compelled to turn to alternative sources.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Shops and service firms will not be compelled to accept cash, a government minister has said, despite concerns that millions of vulnerable people rely on it.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
No defendant can be compelled to reveal his defense before he is actually in court.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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