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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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There were plenty of compelling storylines taking shape as the sun began to dip on the legendary course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Bovino has never tried to hide who he is, which I suppose is a point in his favor, as well as a compelling reason why the media should not ignore him now.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Matt Shindell, space history curator at Smithsonian museum, told the BBC on the phone from the US that he found that image "very compelling".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Goodspeed presents a compelling argument that recessions are not fated, and that they are becoming shorter and less frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Her own nanites would heal it by morning, and besides, there was something compelling about the discomfort.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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