feel compelled

idiom

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

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And with that, another famously false presidential proclamation entered the annals of memorable statements no president should ever feel compelled to make. Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025 Reportedly, reps for Prince Harry’s Archewell production company are already in talks about a documentary and with a source claimed to the publication, William will feel compelled to respond with his own contribution of Harry goes ahead. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2025 What has many economists particularly worried is not just government intervention in how businesses are run, but how some may feel compelled to publicly please the president. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025 Even if Mahomes and other starters sit out Friday, Reid ought to feel compelled to continue the evaluation of the left side of the team’s offensive line. Sam McDowell 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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