compel
verb (used with object)
to force or drive, especially to a course of action.
are compelling
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present progressiveof compel.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Just as there are compelling reasons for Labour to make the switch, there are serious risks.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
But among some of this year’s decliners, there are compelling numbers that might highlight attractive entry points for long-term investors.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
These common-sense concepts are compelling enough that they garner support across the ideological spectrum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Colas isn’t arguing that these companies are compelling investments because their valuations are cheap or because they boast especially strong earnings growth or balance sheets.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
Chief, do you know what you are compelling me to do?
From The Teeth of the Tiger by Maurice Leblanc
