be compelled

Example Sentences

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Kumar said he would forever be connected to the victims' families, who had long called for a judge-led statutory inquiry, meaning witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

"We should be compelled by these findings to care for these creatures with rich and beautiful minds and ensure they continue to exist."

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

“The agency can go to court and seek the records to be compelled from the individual who is served with the subpoena. But it has to do that extra step to make it enforceable.”

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026

“Some are willing participants, and others are going to be compelled because of this envelope of funding, or they don’t want to get in the crosshairs with tariffs.”

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

“We’ll get the word out, of course, but she can’t be compelled to come home; you shouldn’t necessarily expect her back under your roof in the near future.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green