be obligated

Example Sentences

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Whether or not you think billionaires should be obligated to fund public-interest projects, Bezos did not merely rest on his laurels as a legacy paper declined.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026

In any bid scenario — for part of the property or all of it, with a stadium or without one — the city would not be obligated to accept a bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

"No new funds shall be obligated for new awards or extensions of existing awards until each proposed new award or extension has been reviewed and approved," says the memo to staff.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

Even if Giuliani were to declare bankruptcy, he would still be obligated to fulfill the debt.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2023

In other words, Haupt would be obligated to the German government.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple