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compelled

adjective as in answerable

adjective as in managed

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Siddiq was not compelled to return to Dhaka for the trial despite authorities there issuing an arrest warrant.

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Siddiq was not compelled by authorities to return to Dhaka for the trial despite authorities there issuing an arrest warrant.

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A top executive of a food company used to hosting lavish parties in his central London penthouse, it was feeling unhappy about his appearance that compelled him to act.

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The complaint alleged that Huerta also attempted to block federal enforcement vehicles from exiting or entering a clothing wholesale business parking and compelled other protesters to sit in front of the vehicle exit.

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He felt compelled to do so after taking part in one of Tommy Robinson's rallies in September.

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

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