compel

Example Sentences

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Now, many fear being forced from their homes, compelled to move west of the Yellow Line.

From Barron's

Mr. Leon’s staging and Ms. DiDonato’s performance built a compelling arc: The real Christmas miracle is not Amahl’s sudden cure, but the transformation of the Mother’s abject despair into hope.

From The Wall Street Journal

Below are three compelling charts that highlight this underlying strength.

From Barron's

But that means they feel compelled to get their days in, no matter the conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Worlds I See” is also a scientific autobiography, a compelling account of Li’s personal and intellectual journey from the impoverished circumstances of a Chinese immigrant family life to a wealthy and world-leading university lab.

From Los Angeles Times