- present participle of compel.
compelling
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile a splash of olive brine contributes a savory, mineral edge that makes the whole thing strangely compelling.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
If you didn't catch the 'director's commentary' version of Northampton's win over Bath two years ago, provided by Dingwall and Russell,, external it is compelling viewing.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The stock is on a current five-week losing streak, its first since 2024, creating a compelling long opportunity.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Without a compelling story for her powerful but poorly understood role, Feldstein Soto often struggled to explain her achievements in office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Is the unified theory so compelling that it brings about its own existence?
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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