feel compelled

idiom

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

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As more employees prioritize GLP-1 coverage in their job decisions, employers may feel compelled to add or expand coverage to attract and retain talent. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Organizers feel compelled to protect the community from ICE, Frank said. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 5 May 2025 Overall, it was found that certain values—both personal and cultural—play a key role in shaping whether people feel empowered to leave unhappy marriages or feel compelled to stay. Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 When emails and Teams alerts come in at all hours of the day, workers feel compelled to reply and respond. Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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