compelled

Example Sentences

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Reedy said felt compelled to corner the mayor and police chief at the MLK parade because it was the only way to get them to answer for the department’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities released Taherkhani's body to his family only after they were compelled to pay the equivalent of 18,000 euros and remove condolence banners.

From Barron's

The three home buyers allege in the lawsuit that they were compelled into taking out loans with Rocket.

From MarketWatch

A Minneapolis resident who asked to be identified only by her first name, Jessica, held back tears as she described why she felt compelled to be there.

From Barron's

“Some are willing participants, and others are going to be compelled because of this envelope of funding, or they don’t want to get in the crosshairs with tariffs.”

From Salon