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be beholden

VERB
owe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incur
STRONG
lost
WEAK
be bound be contracted be in arrears be in debt be indebted be into one for be obligated be under obligation behind feel bound get on credit have borrowed in hock on the tab ought to run up a bill
Antonyms
WEAK
pay resolve settle

Example Sentences

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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

Securing ownership is only the first challenge, Mr Darmody said, as the successful bidder will ultimately be beholden to the fans.

From BBC • May 14, 2023

“I just don’t like to be beholden to any particular kind of tonality or genre. I think films are genre-fluid now,” said Banks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson