compel
Example Sentences
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These clubs have experienced existential crises and that, on its own, is compelling to witness.
From BBC
The now-20-year-old told jurors she felt compelled to frequently check accounts to make sure she hadn’t missed anything.
From hostages to nuclear weapons and proxy wars, Iran has vexed American presidents for some 75 years, compelling some of Washington’s riskiest international campaigns.
Dorinda Medley has described the unspoken rule bluntly: you had to get there early, because once the salmon disappeared, what remained was… less compelling.
From Salon
In turn, the stock’s valuation is now more compelling.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
