compelled
Example Sentences
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“The ideal thing would be to just watch, but if you feel compelled to catch, maybe consider catch and release,” said Martin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
South African journalist Asanda Magaqa said that while she would never encourage anyone to film private moments, "watching that video, I understand why she felt compelled to record it".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Geopolitical gyrations, volatile short-term economic data and the incessant thrum of prediction markets all contribute to the cacophony,” to the point that many investors feel compelled to stick to the AI trade, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
They compelled America to rewrite its founding charter.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
It seemed as if every adult felt compelled to give us young people basic instructions.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
