uncompelled

Example Sentences

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He does not dictate to them but is instead dictated to; our democratic context lays bare the widespread, uncompelled eagerness for aesthetics over results.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2020

For, sooth to say, hitherto we have found this, that all men dread Evilshaw, and none will enter it uncompelled.

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

All this ye have done uncompelled, of your own will; therefore take not the rue if it not turn out so well as ye looked for.

From The Sundering Flood by Morris, May

Nay, lady, said Sir Aymeris, nor to-morrow, nor any day uncompelled; neither shall we go nigher unto it than now we be. 

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

But she spake, holding up her head proudly and speaking in a clear ringing voice: "I have said it, that uncompelled I will not go with thee at all."

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William