compels

Example Sentences

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And yet, it’s rare to find a storefront that compels me to pause and look, as so few display anything other than exactly what is on the racks inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

First, you need to understand that nothing compels your adult child to have a relationship with you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

It’s an unfortunate talent that has profound power in the era of social media, where the ability to perform often compels people far more than facts.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025

It can be done by changing the content of communication, by making a message so memorable that it sticks in someone’s mind and compels them to action.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell