be beholden

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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

“I didn’t have to be beholden to the 15-20 hours I allowed myself to have outside of my 40-hour workweek.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 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 said thankee, but I ain’t a-go’n be beholden to nobody.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns