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compelled

[kuhm-peld] / kəmˈpɛld /












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Carl, now a published author, feels compelled to bring a disturbing matter to his old colleagues’ attention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

But I did, because I was compelled to follow a problem.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

"If a woman is compelled to struggle so hard for her daughters' education, it shows that government education schemes are not reaching people adequately," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Across the nation, anti-Muslim fervor was so strong that Bush was compelled to explain to the American people that freedom of religion was still in the Bill of Rights.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

“Enchanted coins,” said Malfoy, as though he was compelled to keep talking, though his wand hand was shaking badly.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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