obligation

Example Sentences

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It also included monitoring the activities of North Koreans—who are only allowed to leave their home country with the government’s permission—to make sure they fulfilled obligations to Pyongyang and didn’t defect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wilson alleges in his lawsuit that Georgia dragged its feet in putting his name in the portal and spread misinformation to other schools about him and his contractual obligations.

From Los Angeles Times

Breton sent Musk a letter before the interview warning him of his legal obligations under the DSA.

From The Wall Street Journal

The visit has the heavy air of obligation — they don’t see Dad very often — and when he clumsily welcomes them into his ramshackle house, pregnant pauses and pursed lips ensue.

From Los Angeles Times

Breton has clashed with Elon Musk, the world's richest man and owner of X, over obligations to follow EU rules.

From BBC