compel

Example Sentences

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However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on his X account that "striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For years, animal welfare advocates and some politicians tried to compel the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

Google is also challenging portions of the ruling that compel it to share search data with rivals.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“You thought Father Olufemi would be clever enough to orchestrate such things? You thought he could compel warriors to kill their own for nearly a century undetected?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray