be compelled

Example Sentences

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If SpaceX went public tomorrow and its stock immediately doubled, the ETF could be compelled to sell a large block of its SpaceX—at the very time when investors would be most eager to own it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"We should be compelled by these findings to care for these creatures with rich and beautiful minds and ensure they continue to exist."

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

“The agency can go to court and seek the records to be compelled from the individual who is served with the subpoena. But it has to do that extra step to make it enforceable.”

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026

The Afghan commandos were present on raid operations when alleged unlawful killings took place, but cannot be compelled to give evidence to the inquiry if they are not in the UK.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

It didn’t matter what I might be compelled to do to make money.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides