be compelled to
Example Sentences
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Kumar said he would forever be connected to the victims' families, who had long called for a judge-led statutory inquiry, meaning witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 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
“Stellantis must be compelled to live up to their commitments to Canadian workers,” said Lana Payne, the union’s president, in a post on X.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
Former FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, will also be compelled to testify before the committee.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025
“We’ll get the word out, of course, but she can’t be compelled to come home; you shouldn’t necessarily expect her back under your roof in the near future.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
