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compelling

[kuhm-pel-ing] / kəmˈpɛl ɪŋ /


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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"That is not the same thing as releasing compelling evidence."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

For investors seeking pure-play exposure to the picks-and-shovels of AI breakthroughs, Innodata continues to stand out as a compelling growth story with plenty of fuel left in the tank.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

It is also important to understand how stories can make prejudice feel justified and emotionally compelling.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

On and on until the notes blended into a melody, a melody so compelling that Shirley and the Señora began to sway from side to side and sing along.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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