Example Sentences

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The fateful way this guy kept coming back into my life was compelling, but it became so clear that he only valued one side of me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Although a public inquiry had found that the case for the road was "compelling", former first minister Drakeford axed the scheme in 2019 because of its cost and the impact on the environment.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The theme of underdogs fighting back against powerful characters was compelling for 1930s audiences, and the same thread runs through other genres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

They had questions about whether the Nike brand was compelling enough to justify the company’s bigger push into those outside retailers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The chance to see Minnie was compelling in itself.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson