beholden

Example Sentences

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When an actor is so beholden to one role, it doesn’t just limit their creativity, but their perspective, too.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

As someone who didn’t cut his teeth through a specific offensive or defensive system, Harbaugh was never beholden to one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Some experts have said that Tesla’s board is beholden to Musk and does not act independently.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

"If companies are determined to increase pricing, it is beholden on us to make sure that customers are able to go elsewhere as easily as possible."

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

“I would rather have you beholden to me.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss