be beholden
Example Sentences
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Hochman has scoffed at suggestions that he would be beholden to his police backers, often repeating a canned line that “nobody hates a bad cop more than a good cop.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024
How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?
From Slate • May 8, 2024
It was set up as a nonprofit by founders who hoped that it wouldn’t be beholden to commercial interests.
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
“From now on, I only want to be beholden to the morning sun,” she said.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
