beholden

Example Sentences

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He may be constrained, however, by his new political partners, who are not beholden to his party’s Hindu-first projects.

From New York Times

That means they’re somewhat beholden to the limitations of those tools as well.

From Los Angeles Times

And Sir Keir will worry that were he to manage a majority but only a narrow one, he could be beholden to Labour’s left wing.

From BBC

Speaking to the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast, Ms Atkins said she wanted to ensure people round the negotiating table did not feel beholden to deadlines or tweets.

From BBC

The three-term congressman says he’s better positioned to beat Hogan in November as a progressive Democrat not beholden to special interests.

From Seattle Times