be compelled to
Example Sentences
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Women may volunteer for military service but cannot be compelled to serve under Germany's constitution.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
If SpaceX went public tomorrow and its stock immediately doubled, the ETF could be compelled to sell a large block of its SpaceX—at the very time when investors would be most eager to own it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Kumar said he would forever be connected to the victims' families, who had long called for a judge-led statutory inquiry, meaning witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Banning Chinese UCO would likely benefit oilseed processors, as biofuel producers would be compelled to turn to alternative sources.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
“We’ll get the word out, of course, but she can’t be compelled to come home; you shouldn’t necessarily expect her back under your roof in the near future.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
