compelling

Example Sentences

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But the mystery proved too compelling to ignore.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“The notion that they inadvertently failed to add reports to this case is just not compelling to this court. This is something that should have been looked at and it wasn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The company thinks weight loss in the 10% to 15% range is compelling enough to land customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Unless you’re a big soccer or golf fan, there’s nothing compelling at the moment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He was locked into a maintenance role: He was a custodian for the system who was unlikely to overturn the previous judgment, even if there was compelling evidence of innocence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson