compel
Example Sentences
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In those seconds, a compelling game became a total belter; thrilling, controversial, exhausting and invigorating.
From BBC
“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
Three is not always more compelling than two, and many French Open and Wimbledon draws felt highly predictable when Nadal and Federer were in their prime.
From BBC
These “immature” plays often need several months to carve out legitimate bases before offering a compelling entry point.
From Barron's
These “immature” plays often need several months to carve out legitimate bases before offering a compelling entry point.
From Barron's
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