compel
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The Wall Street Journal said he had told national security officials to prepare for a long blockade to compel the Islamic republic to give up its nuclear programme.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The companies on Thursday resubmitted their merger application to U.S. regulators, this time including a description of conditions that would compel Union Pacific to walk away from the merger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“Unfortunately, we’re not able to compel any action of an independent, sovereign government,” Wakefield replied.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
First Minister John Swinney has defended his plan to compel supermarkets to cap the price of some groceries following criticism from business groups.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Fay and I weren’t coming close to making the inmates do what they were supposed to do, and I was uncertain about whether I should use my power to compel them.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing compel
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The Bill of Rights
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