beholden

Example Sentences

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Mindful of trends but not beholden to them, Nafis prefers growing seasonal flowers that speak to her.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the idea that judges are somehow beholden to friends or others who might provide gifts or accommodations is badly misplaced.

From New York Times

Tedros may be hers “forever,” but she is still clearly beholden to him as evidenced by the fact that she welcomes him back.

From New York Times

“I’m not beholden to anyone. I have no political allies or enemies.”

From Seattle Times

"It's no wonder this raging lunatic was shipped off to The Hague to prosecute warfare rules using globalist tribunals not beholden to the Constitution, or the rule of law," Trump told his adoring supporters.

From Salon