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
How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?
From Slate • May 8, 2024
A primary selling point is that the new utility would be beholden only to ratepayers, not corporate shareholders, allowing lower costs, greater investments in the grid and improved performance, supporters said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 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
She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
