- present progressive of compel.
Example Sentences
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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
The new commission will also be "under a statutory duty not to duplicate the work of any previous investigations unless there are compelling reasons to do so".
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
The economics of integrated AI advertising systems are compelling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
The economics for these companies are compelling during this shortage window:
From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025
These gentlemen caught sight of me and brought me here by force; and you, sir, are compelling me to seat myself at your table—I thank you, neighbour.”
From Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 by Noyes, George Rapall