compelled

Example Sentences

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When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“They felt compelled to back me, not just to level the playing field, but to win,” Roy told The Texas Tribune.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The government, he argued, compelled Google to open them and identify which users happened to be near the bank.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

A rematch clause exists and, given the back-and-forth nature of those 11 rounds, it is a path both men may feel compelled to take.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Or maybe you didn’t feel as compelled to have a career or follow your passions in Iran.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi