feel compelled

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: to feel required (to do something)
I felt compelled to leave.

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The Profit Imperative: When Businesses Must Shift Focus While a people-centric approach is essential for long-term success, there are instances when businesses may feel compelled to shift focus toward profit-making, especially in highly competitive markets or during financial hardships. Raul Handa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Employees feel compelled to work longer hours and constantly outperform peers, knowing that a single misstep might lead to termination. Jason Wingard, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 If these big social media apps were truly just a way to stay in touch with people, why do so many people feel compelled to leave? Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 Female breadwinners may feel compelled to project an image of strength and capability at all times, fearing that showing vulnerability will undermine their competence. Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feel compelled

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“Feel compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20compelled. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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