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  • present participle of compel.
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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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If you didn't catch the 'director's commentary' version of Northampton's win over Bath two years ago, provided by Dingwall and Russell,, external it is compelling viewing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It says a lot about the impact they made on ‘Survivor’ and the reputation they earned as elite players and compelling personalities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Bovino has never tried to hide who he is, which I suppose is a point in his favor, as well as a compelling reason why the media should not ignore him now.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Mr. Goodspeed presents a compelling argument that recessions are not fated, and that they are becoming shorter and less frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In the absence of a coherent alternative with equivalently compelling appeal, his story was destined to dominate the history books.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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