compelled

Example Sentences

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South African journalist Asanda Magaqa said that while she would never encourage anyone to film private moments, "watching that video, I understand why she felt compelled to record it".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

“Geopolitical gyrations, volatile short-term economic data and the incessant thrum of prediction markets all contribute to the cacophony,” to the point that many investors feel compelled to stick to the AI trade, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

They compelled America to rewrite its founding charter.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Even odder is that many of the composers did not necessarily feel compelled to explore nationalist themes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

If one stuck in your hair and stung you, it sent out a chemical message as it died and all who received it were compelled to come and sting and die at the same place.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan