compelled
Example Sentences
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"Being compelled to think like that is useful because many of those questions are the questions that good historians should be asking themselves anyway."
From BBC
His showing was so impressive that LaFleur felt compelled to squash any chatter about benching Love, the quarterback the team signed to a $220 million contract, in favor of Willis.
“The firm has offered small, interest-free micro-advances to help with short-term needs like temporary housing or basic expenses, specifically so clients do not feel compelled to turn to third-party lenders,” the firm said.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have a signal, and we're compelled and encouraged by our Community Advisory Committee to pursue it," she said.
From Science Daily
It’s unclear what compelled the company to expand its focus so broadly.
From Barron's
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