compel
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The Order denying the Motion to Compel makes clear that the government’s accusations were baseless and that Angels Baseball acted properly and lawfully.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021
“In view of the parties’ comprehensive briefing concerning 109 Defendant’s Motion to Compel Production of Brady Material, the Court cancels the motion hearing previously scheduled for November 7, 2019,” Sullivan wrote Monday.
From Fox News • Oct. 29, 2019
Compel the wanderers to come in; Stretch out the hand that good will pledges, And gladly call them to their kin.
From Rampolli by MacDonald, George
So did he lately Compel them to rise, Piled up in stately Array on the skies.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 24, 1887 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
Compel John Maryon to pay the debt of honor!”
From A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales by Young, Charles L. (Charles Lawrence), Sir
Vocabulary lists containing compel
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The Bill of Rights
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