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Sitting on a lawn under a shade tree, 87-year-old Ron Nelson graciously obliged when asked by yet another stranger for his recollection of that day.

"The issue is not that the government is obliged to support the trust's memorial," Sir William says.

From BBC

But any kid — or fan — who asked for a picture, he waited and obliged.

Iran is legally obliged under the nuclear treaty to allow inspections.

From BBC

And there was another crucial change – instead of putting their rubbish out on the street in plastic bags, now most New Yorkers are obliged to put their waste in rat-proof bins.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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