compelled
Example Sentences
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In a post-coup period of emergency rule, Min Aung Hlaing served as both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and acting president, but to become permanent president he is constitutionally compelled to relinquish his military post.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The law that compelled the DOJ to release its files was co-sponsored by Massie and ultimately signed by US President Donald Trump late last year.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 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
I know there’s always a certain kind of reader who will be compelled to ask, But what really happened?
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
