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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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Bank-deposit data offer a compelling explanation, showing that after-tax wages for lower- and middle-income households have lagged inflation, while higher-income households have continued to see real gains.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He is at his most compelling when introducing us to lesser-known figures in the history of psychoanalysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Yohannes, set to face Wilson in the 400, has an equally compelling story.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

It is more competitive than ever to sign the finest rising stars, and in turn, having players further on in the system having an impact makes for compelling case studies.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The durability of the empire is compelling evidence that the assets outweighed the liabilities.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro