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
The longer the crisis in the Persian Gulf lasts, the more that governments will feel compelled to do.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The law that compelled the DOJ to release its files was co-sponsored by Massie and ultimately signed by US President Donald Trump late last year.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 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
Once we have posed the problem of this “artisan’s” portrayal, we feel compelled to investigate it further.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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