compelled
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Still, North Korea likely felt compelled to respond because of the "level of international attention on the incident", Bosack said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Doncic said there has always been something in him that compelled him to establish connections with fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
According to his children, Jean and Ken, he felt compelled to do something for the bereaved families who had lost their sons and daughters.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
I understand why the many chefs who mucked up the “Crystal Lake” cauldron, starting with Bryan Fuller, were compelled to fill in the blanks of Pamela’s origin story.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Once we have posed the problem of this “artisan’s” portrayal, we feel compelled to investigate it further.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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