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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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“The villain is always more compelling than the hero. The hero is perfectly upright. A good villain has many cracks, which is what makes him more human.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

But it’s also smart and compelling, and gets better with every episode.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Did Slate politics by chance publish a really excellent feature today on Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, one so compelling and rich that I could find solace just by reading it?

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Japan is particularly compelling, Salata said, as shareholder reforms there are spurring local companies to partner with private equity and activist funds to streamline their operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The ground pushes up against my feet, compelling me to move.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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