compelled
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According to his children, Jean and Ken, he felt compelled to do something for the bereaved families who had lost their sons and daughters.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
As a result, hundreds of women were affected, and many were compelled to resign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Victimized museums are often compelled to cope by closing indefinitely or reopening with fewer treasures on view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Her floral, flowing clothes and romantic aesthetic are not things she feels compelled to shed in order to be taken seriously as a chef.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
“You three go on,” said Reynie, who felt strangely compelled to see the list up close.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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