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compelled

[kuhm-peld] / kəmˈpɛld /












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We were unplugged by necessity, by force majeure, by decree of Xcel Energy Inc., and compelled to set aside our screens.

From The Wall Street Journal

Aged just 27 and 26 years old at the time, the couple felt compelled to take Ronnie, who was autistic, under their wing.

From BBC

Eventually the Anti-Defamation League felt compelled to weigh in, saying Kelly’s “recent comments cross a dangerous line.”

From Salon

Now, many fear being forced from their homes, compelled to move west of the Yellow Line.

From Barron's

But that means they feel compelled to get their days in, no matter the conditions.

From Los Angeles Times