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as in convincing
having the power to persuade
made a compelling argument against military intervention
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as in urgent
needing immediate attention
no compelling need to raise taxes at this time
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide
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Recent Examples of compelling
Victoria Burkhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
His ability to craft compelling narratives and showcase diverse perspectives has positioned him as a leading industry force.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The underlying rationale for sending people has to be compelling enough to justify the risk to lives and the cost of the missions.
—Bruce Jakosky, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Densmore was a jazz drummer, Manzarek was steeped in Chicago blues, Morrison was a poet with a compelling set of pipes, and Krieger was a flamenco guitarist.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Major gift programs in particular rely on an executive director or CEO communicating a compelling vision for the future in one-to-one and small group settings.
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After a convincing defeat to a team looking to get back to the Cup Final, the question is, how close is Vegas’ championship window to closing?—
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Drucker is able to conjure a frosty authority that is entirely convincing, while simultaneously hinting at vulnerabilities that nobody within the narrative is allowed to see.—
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This category is broad and urgent—people are dealing with stress, sleep disorders, focus issues, and more.—
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Here's why and what happened CT officials issue urgent plea for help stopping ‘a plague’ in state waterways.—
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Perhaps the most conclusive evidence assembled has been the 800 page report and interactive digital platform by experts at Forensic Architecture.—
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The filmmakers are never conclusive about Enzo’s burgeoning sexuality nor his plans for the future, and that’s clearly by design.—
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His official cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, which is a condition where the lungs aren't able to release enough oxygen into the bloodstream.—
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Intensity in relationships involves seeking out acute, high-stimulation feelings that often stem from fear, anxiety or a desire to escape emotional numbness, not from genuine connection.—
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelling. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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