compelled

Example Sentences

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He and Rev Ielpo had been "compelled" to turn back from the church, where Christ was also believed to have been buried and subsequently resurrected, it said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Guthrie told Kotb in a segment of their “Today” interview that she feels compelled to return because she considers the people she works with as family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Even several European leaders, who had hoped to stay out of this war, felt compelled to send planes and warships, if just to defend their own interests and outposts.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Late last month, OpenAI said that its current security protocols would have compelled the company to notify Canadian police about Van Rootselaar's account.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The whooping cough was the first thing that compelled me to venture into a bigger world where there were more white people.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals