compelled
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In a post-coup period of emergency rule, Min Aung Hlaing served as both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and acting president, but to become permanent president he is constitutionally compelled to relinquish his military post.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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
Several major U.S. defense firms have subsidiaries in the Iberian nation, which will now be compelled to comply with Spain’s boycott.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Her hair was close-cropped; her dress was modest; her voice compelled attention.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
