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

For, sooth to say, hitherto we have found this, that all men dread Evilshaw, and none will enter it uncompelled.

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

No one uncompelled cared to face the grim, gray, scowling day whose breath was freezing.

From A Man's Hearth by Ingram, Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie)

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

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