Example Sentences

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Its bid to join the European Union, which began just four days after the Russian invasion, will compel Ukraine to continue reforming.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“That same sense of life mission will compel him to do everything he can do to achieve peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia and possibly other countries,” said Oren.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The real target, though, appears to be Johnson, who has failed to instruct the Capitol archictect to install the plaque; he plaintiffs hope the lawsuit will compel him to do so.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

"Our unity will compel the government to hear us and address our demands," says Jigmat Paljor, a student-activist in Leh.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

“Neither sleet nor rain nor a half inch of snow will compel me to dress like a lumberjack.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman