- present participle of compel.
compelling
Example Sentences
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This ambitious mission will characterise these moons with a powerful suite of remote sensing, geophysical and in situ instruments to discover more about these compelling destinations as potential habitats for past or present life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
After all, the increase in corporate borrowing expenses can be expected to drive profits lower, and investors now have compelling choices to diversify into the bond market for attractive yields.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
While Shiloh's claims quickly collapse under scientific scrutiny, vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris of the University of Auckland said such videos rely on fear rather than compelling evidence.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ruto also had a compelling vision for the country when he came to power in 2022.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
He had asked her this question before, but never in such a tone; she had never before felt so compelling a need to reply.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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