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compelled

[kuhm-peld] / kəmˈpɛld /












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He said the trust "being compelled to admit gross neglect" was the hardest thing.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The result: Many shippers are now more compelled to move some of their goods to less-pricey rail options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

As a result, hundreds of women were affected, and many were compelled to resign.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Her floral, flowing clothes and romantic aesthetic are not things she feels compelled to shed in order to be taken seriously as a chef.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

“I am compelled to lend it to my uncle,” he replied shortly.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck


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