be indebted
Example Sentences
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After a season marred by three managerial changes at the City Ground, Forest will be indebted to Vitor Pereira if survival is achieved.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Though his friend and fellow artist Amedeo Modigliani championed his genius, Soutine—who hated to be indebted to anyone—returned the favor after Modigliani’s death by speaking of him “only with hatred,” as one observer put it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
That the moment his performance dips, or his motivation wanes, or his body breaks down to a point beyond repair, he won’t be indebted to anyone or any team.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023
“Liberty University will always be indebted to President Prevo for stepping out of retirement for these three years to serve Liberty tirelessly and sacrificially,” trustees Chairman Tim Lee said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2022
She wants me to be indebted to her for my education, for my ca- reer, for my house.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
