be compelled to
Example Sentences
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In the middle of his hours-long deposition, Bill Clinton is asked whether Donald Trump should be compelled to testify.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
What’s Next: Banning Chinese UCO would likely benefit oilseed processors, as biofuel producers would be compelled to turn to alternative sources.
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
“Stellantis must be compelled to live up to their commitments to Canadian workers,” said Lana Payne, the union’s president, in a post on X.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
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
