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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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North Korea has always denied this, but the wealth of evidence from cryptocurrency flow analysis and insider interviews from defectors is compelling.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

A strong economy and stubborn inflation could strengthen an already compelling case for a rate increase in December.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Documentaries can take many forms; being an arm of journalism is just one, and often it’s not very compelling.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

"If there was a reason to raise interest rates at the last meeting, I think that there's just as compelling of an economic reason to raise interest rates at this meeting."

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

These extraordinary accomplishments of not only incredible nautical and scientific achievements but also intensely personal stories of courage and determination combine to make every wreck between the covers of this book a compelling human story.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler


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