beholden

Example Sentences

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"I don't understand why we are in a situation where we're beholden to supply and demand when it comes to something as basic as healthcare and medicine," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Bread of Angels” is her story, and in choosing to write this book, she was only beholden to her own muses.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

However, Xi is far less beholden to market swoons, even though the Chinese economy faces a precarious outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Sandi's father looked down at his plate, grateful, but also embarrassed to be in such straits and to be so beholden.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez