be beholden
Example Sentences
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Doubling down on satellite partnerships shows they “don’t want to be beholden to a SpaceX monopoly,” Craig Moffett, analyst at MoffettNathanson, told Barron’s.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
But it was unclear whether Activision would ever see a reward from the case — EngineOwning, the company it sued, is based in Germany and may not be beholden to U.S. courts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025
How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?
From Slate • May 8, 2024
The idea comes from Berkshire Hathaway, which was established with two classes of stock so the company and its leaders would not be beholden to investors seeking short-term profit.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023
“From now on, I only want to be beholden to the morning sun,” she said.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
