- present participle of compel.
compelling
Example Sentences
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Those U.S. games will make for compelling theater, but the Yanks’ chances of winning the tournament are mathematically indistinguishable from zero.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“Asia continues to stand out as one of the more compelling long-term opportunities, driven by corporate reform, intra-Asia trade, AI infrastructure, and consumption upgrades,” it says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The buzz: Group C gets off to a compelling start with sixth-ranked Brazil, the tournament’s only five-time champion, facing No. 7 Morocco, the surprise team of 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Less compelling bear arguments start by nitpicking things such as Starlink’s average revenue per subscriber, which is falling.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
That’s what makes it so compelling and—to be frank—terrifying.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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