compel

Example Sentences

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As compelling as any movie might be, it won’t fully succeed unless it sticks the landing.

From Los Angeles Times

"I didn't see why anybody felt compelled to pick a team. But a lot of people did, thankfully for the play."

From BBC

"With four compelling growth options across Chile, Argentina, Arizona and South Australia, we are well positioned to capture the forecast higher long term copper prices," he said in a statement.

From Barron's

Like a growing number of Tucson residents, she felt compelled to stop and say a prayer alongside the growing array of flowers at the end of her driveway.

From BBC

But the lack of compelling performances renders this complex tragedy, and its conflicted central character, frustratingly flat and stubbornly unengaging.

From The Wall Street Journal