compel

Example Sentences

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It may not sound like compelling TV, but somehow it is, with family drama, competitive pressures, beautifully cinematography and fascinating insight into an exclusive world that most of us will never know.

From MarketWatch

"We have a signal, and we're compelled and encouraged by our Community Advisory Committee to pursue it," she said.

From Science Daily

For Ewart and Dalrymple, though, “the scale of opportunity remains compelling and the country is the most exciting long-term investment opportunity in our universe.”

From MarketWatch

It’s unclear what compelled the company to expand its focus so broadly.

From Barron's

That purpose could be the urge to compel people to surrender their individuality to a pooled consciousness, portrayed with frightening, infuriating effectiveness in this show and “Sinners.”

From Salon