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They would be obligated to assess the entire sequence of events leading to the use of force, including whether the officer’s own decisions escalated the encounter or foreclosed safer alternatives.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2025

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

On the other side of the ledger, countries can be obligated to help their EU partners by offering to house people eligible for asylum or, failing that, to pay the costs of lodging them elsewhere.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

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

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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