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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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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
That part of Musselman’s plans will take much longer than a few months — and more compelling proof of concept than a couple of exhibition wins — to take hold.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Glover is not afraid to experiment with storytelling, which is part of what makes the show so compelling.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
That requires all of us to develop new ideas for a compelling future of our society.
—Dr. Marcus Krug, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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When Los Tigres Del Norte took the stage at a Harris-Walz rally in Las Vegas just before Election Day, the band channeled the frustrations of many Latino voters, providing a compelling response to Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
That part of Musselman’s plans will take much longer than a few months — and more compelling proof of concept than a couple of exhibition wins — to take hold.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Glover is not afraid to experiment with storytelling, which is part of what makes the show so compelling.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
That requires all of us to develop new ideas for a compelling future of our society.
—Dr. Marcus Krug, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The app looks convincing, complete with logos and familiar user interface elements.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nobody’s story — not Ingram’s, not Awuah-Darko’s, not Wiley’s — looks completely convincing from the outside.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although drought is the most urgent threat, the Northeast is also broadly getting rainier as a result of climate change, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While many of the DOL’s recommendations center around helping workers adjust, the agency also places an urgent onus on protecting workers’ rights, data and privacy.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The county’s district attorney ultimately turned down the officer’s request to indict the librarians, citing a lack of conclusive evidence.Jillian Eugenios, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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That isn’t exactly conclusive evidence, but there’s also the fact that Taylor herself mocked fan theories about it.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
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Taurine supplements offer both acute and long-term health benefits.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Markets largely ignored the bad news, as the nonfarm payrolls report flagged acute climate and labor disruptions.Natasha Turak,Matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 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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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelling. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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