beholden

Example Sentences

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But Netanyahu’s governing coalition is beholden to far-right parties that want to step up the offensive, encourage the “voluntary” emigration of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza, and re-establish Jewish settlements there.

From Seattle Times

He also doesn’t feel particularly beholden to a literalist rendering of the text.

From New York Times

This can result in a system where many owners invest thousands of dollars into paying off their home, but are still beholden to the park owner for lot rents and other fees.

From Salon

Another benefit of the Pilot Season initiative, and of streaming more broadly, was that streamers were not beholden to advertisers — and so provided a direct line to the audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Trump, often referring to her by the derisive nickname “Coco Chow,” has suggested that she — and by extension her husband, Mr. McConnell — are beholden to China because of her connections to the country.

From New York Times