compelled

Example Sentences

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"Until Meta is compelled to rid its platforms of illegal wildlife trade, and prove that it is not profiting from it, the online wildlife trade will only get worse."

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

In the NBA, they’re compelled to stay under them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

It first lays out protections afforded to LPRs, declaring that they “shall not” be compelled to prove that they satisfy the requirements for legal entry “unless” one of six exceptions applies.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

A few years later when the seat of Batley and Spen became available, Kim remembered her big sister's words "politics needs good people to stand up" and felt compelled to keep her legacy alive.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

It seemed as if every adult felt compelled to give us young people basic instructions.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals