compelled

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The longer the crisis in the Persian Gulf lasts, the more that governments will feel compelled to do.

From The Wall Street Journal

Massie was also asked whether he thought there was a chance of Mountbatten-Windsor ever being compelled to provide testimony regarding his connection to Epstein.

From BBC

The Arab states worked with the Soviet Union regardless, until the loss of several wars with Israel compelled Cairo and others to re-evaluate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several major U.S. defense firms have subsidiaries in the Iberian nation, which will now be compelled to comply with Spain’s boycott.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the Oscars, producers were compelled to reassure the public that the red carpet would be secure for Sunday’s festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal