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

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

“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

“But she’s not the sort to be beholden to anyone. Not one whit. Not a hairs- breadth.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss