compelled
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Guthrie told Kotb in a segment of their “Today” interview that she feels compelled to return because she considers the people she works with as family.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Massie was also asked whether he thought there was a chance of Mountbatten-Windsor ever being compelled to provide testimony regarding his connection to Epstein.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Iranian strikes on Ras Laffan reduced the country’s export capacity by 17% and state-owned QatarEnergy will be compelled to declare force majeure for up to five years on some long-term LNG contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Even several European leaders, who had hoped to stay out of this war, felt compelled to send planes and warships, if just to defend their own interests and outposts.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
“Enchanted coins,” said Malfoy, as though he was compelled to keep talking, though his wand hand was shaking badly.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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