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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

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

Vallas says he has not taken any money from the union and will not be beholden to the group if elected.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 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

“From now on, I only want to be beholden to the morning sun,” she said.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman