This is a raw, unruly, in some ways naive novel, bearing compulsive and compelling witness to tragedy.

He said Mr. Dusenbury would have been a compelling witness before a jury.

In the documentary, he proves himself to be a compelling and poignant witness to his own life.

This, in turn led to the need for a reliable method of compelling witnesses to appear and give testimony.

The writ subpoena became the standard method of compelling witnesses.

He could have been a compelling witness for the prosecution.

They will not let a President be driven from office save by their votes or by the testimony of a clear and compelling witness.

A victim is ordinarily a compelling witness in a criminal case.

Given their involvement with earlier attempts to resuscitate Lower Manhattan, they made compelling witnesses.

Still, he was a confident, compelling witness.