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Grammar fix

compelling evidence

convincing or powerful evidence

evidence that is so strong or persuasive that it is hard to disagree with or ignore.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • The documentary presented compelling evidence that changed many viewers' minds about climate change.study
  • In my opinion, the most compelling evidence for the benefits of public transport is the significant reduction in air pollution seen in cities that invest in it.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: compelling evidence (of/that + clause)

WrongThere is a compelling evidence for this.

RightThere is compelling evidence for this.

'Evidence' is uncountable — no 'a'.

Patterncompelling evidence (of/that + clause)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The evidence was of a highly persuasive nature.

Natural The evidence was pretty compelling.

'Of a persuasive nature' is clunky; 'compelling' carries 'hard to argue with' in one word.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • compelling evidence
    providenofor/againstscientific

Don't confuse it

Unlike 'clear evidence' (which means easy to see or understand), 'compelling evidence' emphasizes that the evidence is so persuasive it almost forces agreement. It is stronger than 'strong evidence' and often used when the evidence changes opinions or decisions.

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