obligated

Example Sentences

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In return for receiving those generous financing terms, investors are obligated to buy it at $633 or lower.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They’re not obligated to fund their children’s lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A Justice Department official said leadership officials were obligated to intervene when bureaucrats make moves inconsistent with the agency’s enforcement policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ethir said she believes the department has not provided all the records it is legally obligated to give the officers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Once a week, he was obligated to put in a few hours at one of the free clinics.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith