compelled
Example Sentences
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That was a theme I encountered in several of these interviews; clergy members felt compelled to pray for the federal agents it might have been easy for them to see as enemies or oppressors.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
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
He and Rev Ielpo had been "compelled" to turn back from the church, where Christ was also believed to have been buried and subsequently resurrected, it said.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
And whatever compelled me to look down I’ll never know.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
