obliged

Example Sentences

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But if and when that happens, the president is obliged to explain himself to voters.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Home Office said ministers were not obliged to implement IICSA's recommendations.

From BBC

Though the ship's location "was beyond our waters", Sampath said, "it was within our search and rescue region. So we were obliged to respond as per international obligations".

From BBC

Graham obliged—arguing that Rwanda was a reliable U.S. partner and sanctions could alienate it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Handsome realized how easy it was to make big generous pledges when he was not obliged to live up to them, so he went on.

From Literature