compelled
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Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's founding leader, has told AFP she is compelled to return because "fear cannot decide" her "duty to the people".
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
His heads are life-size, hung at Lévy Gorvy Dayan at eye level, and we are compelled toward them to begin a conversation with their subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Stocks endured a broad beating on Thursday, unlike anything seen in years, as fears of an end to the artificial-intelligence trade compelled investors to sell first and ask questions later.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
He said the trust "being compelled to admit gross neglect" was the hardest thing.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Although you’ve revealed your shortcomings to me, I feel compelled to no such frankness.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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