uncompelled

Example Sentences

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He does not dictate to them but is instead dictated to; our democratic context lays bare the widespread, uncompelled eagerness for aesthetics over results.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2020

I will precede you to the palace grand, Unto the Throne, and there our Rights obtain 390 Through peaceful means and mutual covenants, Made voluntarily and uncompelled.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den

The very oaks ran honey; the mild flock Brought home its swelling udders, uncompelled.

From The Elegies of Tibullus Being the Consolations of a Roman Lover Done in English Verse by Williams, Theodore C.

But she spake, holding up her head proudly and speaking in a clear ringing voice: "I have said it, that uncompelled I will not go with thee at all."

From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William

I see thou wilt take her perforce; so give me her price: but take heed that I sell her not uncompelled.

From The Sundering Flood by Morris, May