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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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Last year there was a compelling off-Broadway presentation of “Bus Stop,” just the third New York production since its 1955 premiere.

From The Wall Street Journal

This creates a compelling and at times harrowing narrative, even as it leaves some broader legal and political questions unanswered.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We need to stay true to the joyful, functional and accessible brand that our customers fell in love with while ensuring we remain relevant and compelling to new generations,” he said.

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He recommends periodic goal reviews for revising or dropping objectives you no longer find compelling.

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In Winslet’s case, it’s more the baffling lack of compelling material.

From Salon