compel
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The Order denying the Motion to Compel makes clear that the government’s accusations were baseless and that Angels Baseball acted properly and lawfully.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021
“In view of the parties’ comprehensive briefing concerning 109 Defendant’s Motion to Compel Production of Brady Material, the Court cancels the motion hearing previously scheduled for November 7, 2019,” Sullivan wrote Monday.
From Fox News • Oct. 29, 2019
All the same, Walter—" She lifted to him the set face of a saint surrendered to the torture—"If you compel me—" "Compel you?
From The Helpmate by Sinclair, May
You talk of coquetry!—Your own false hearts Compel our sex to act dissembling parts.
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 by Richardson, Samuel
Forever, flint-like, set thy face Against the loss of self-control; Compel the world to keep its place; Be thou the captain of thy soul!
From Poems by Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson)
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The Bill of Rights
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