compelled
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Doncic said there has always been something in him that compelled him to establish connections with fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Still, he’s compelled to say something every so often and each time we want to scream that he’s wasting his precious oxygen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Victimized museums are often compelled to cope by closing indefinitely or reopening with fewer treasures on view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Her floral, flowing clothes and romantic aesthetic are not things she feels compelled to shed in order to be taken seriously as a chef.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
After his hike he said: “I never enjoyed the hiking part. It was something I felt compelled to do. It wasn’t my choice.”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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