compel

Example Sentences

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Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, so forcing a team to play short-handed could compel remaining employees to find productivity hacks faster than they otherwise would have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Should the courts ultimately compel platforms to overhaul their products, the consequences could be severe.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

There is no legal mechanism to compel Ferguson to testify in the US.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Did marriage compel love like the sun the day?

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston