compel

Example Sentences

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Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Another issue that energizes Ms. Dhillon is “aggressive police consent decrees”—legally binding settlements between the Justice Department and local police departments that compel the latter to pursue or avoid certain practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

There is no legal mechanism to compel the former duchess to testify in the US.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Should the courts ultimately compel platforms to overhaul their products, the consequences could be severe.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“And if we can say, ‘Hey, this species would have been gone, but conservation action saved it,’ then this can compel the public to save many others,” explains Axel.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh