feel bound
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"When individuals take a pledge before a Buddha image, at a temple, or within their community, they feel bound to honour their word," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Officials publish forecasts, then feel bound to defend them long after the facts change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
"I'd have written more and changed it faster if I could. I do feel bound to comment on the world though."
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
And don’t feel bound by the cheesy chicken standard.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2025
“If I were guilty of something, I’d feel bound to keep your decision,” I said.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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