compel

Example Sentences

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Considering how compelling Seyfried is, it’s no surprise audiences have taken such a shine to the movie, though it is important.

From Salon

Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There is a compelling basis" that the assault and the hack "was directed or authorised by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or agents acting on its behalf," Mr Justice Saini said in his written judgement.

From BBC

Even the Committee to Protect Journalists, an organization that monitors and honors reporters imprisoned by authoritarian government regimes overseas, felt compelled to weigh in on Lemon’s arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the most compelling parts of the memoir is when he breaks the fourth wall, narrating letters to individuals from his past.

From Los Angeles Times