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Both Democrat and Republican politicians expressed fears that the Chinese government could compel ByteDance to share U.S. user data.

As trends lose their power to compel us to part with our money, or micro-trends on TikTok make it feel impossible to keep up with what’s happening, the idea of authenticity takes on more weight.

"I did not wish for this job. It was after voices from the streets that I was compelled to accept," Sushila Karki said, speaking for the first time since being sworn into office on Friday.

From BBC

The party failed to mount a forceful, ideas-driven opposition and a compelling narrative that will convince voters the party is on their side.

From Salon

If you don't have a compelling product, it doesn't matter how much marketing you do, fans will be easily disappointed.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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