be compelled to
Example Sentences
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Several major U.S. defense firms have subsidiaries in the Iberian nation, which will now be compelled to comply with Spain’s boycott.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
What’s Next: Banning Chinese UCO would likely benefit oilseed processors, as biofuel producers would be compelled to turn to alternative sources.
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
Supporters of a statutory inquiry have said it is more effective as witnesses can be compelled to give evidence.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 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
It didn’t matter what I might be compelled to do to make money.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
