compelling

Example Sentences

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“The breadth of demand says that gold remains a compelling investment in today’s uncertain and increasingly dangerous world,” said Ash.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 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

But the mystery proved too compelling to ignore.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The idea of a magic, workout-boosting wearable is compelling content, whether or not its claims are actually true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He had asked her this question before, but never in such a tone; she had never before felt so compelling a need to reply.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin