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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
PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
So though the launch price is compelling, the new Yaber UST projector is not going to present much of a challenge to higher-spec models like the PX3 Pro from Hisense or Formovie's Theater Premium.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
The essential—and most compelling—claim of moral psychology is that people make ethical judgments on the basis of intuition rather than reason.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
That’s why crafting a thoughtful, compelling email is critical at any stage in your career.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Video Quality: Smooth Footage, With Audio Support The Flip's camera is a strong point, and a compelling enough reason to spend a bit more than DJI's entry-level Neo, which also emphasizes ease of use and features for content creators.
—PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
So though the launch price is compelling, the new Yaber UST projector is not going to present much of a challenge to higher-spec models like the PX3 Pro from Hisense or Formovie's Theater Premium.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
The essential—and most compelling—claim of moral psychology is that people make ethical judgments on the basis of intuition rather than reason.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
That’s why crafting a thoughtful, compelling email is critical at any stage in your career.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Russia had previously had trouble marketing itself as a convincing investor or exporter of technology, outside of building nuclear plants and supplying arms.Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
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To his credit, Sam also put up a convincing performance in front of the jury.Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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No one buys solar systems to address an urgent need.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, rushing into a sale due to burnout or urgent needs may force you to settle for less.Anatoly Iofe, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Cornell research found cycle thresholds, or Ct levels, higher than 35 in the sample, which indicates low viral levels; typically, experts look for levels under 20 as conclusive evidence that the virus is circulating.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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No conclusive proof that Musk is Dittmann appears to have emerged.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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But, much to the surprise of analysts, society has stoically tolerated an acute recession, a substantial jump in poverty, and a weakening labor market.Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But these apps’ ascendance does reveal an acute desire from Americans to find their next social media destination; their general wariness about TikTok’s top American competitors; and their discontent with a ban that many see as paternalistic.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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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.David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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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.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Josh told Christina while driving.Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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