compels

Example Sentences

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It’s not just their goony sense of humor that compels them to make silly intro videos and do funny accents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The law also compels AI to send break reminders every three hours to users under 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

The law compels the justice department, FBI and federal prosecutors by 19 December to disclose the tranche of materials amassed during investigations into Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

“I wonder what compels a fully grown man to surround himself with playthings,” he said.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore