obligation
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The idea took hold among wealthy donors who felt a moral obligation to give, but wanted their money to do as much good as possible.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Shaw: While there should be a legal obligation, district officials must cite documented instances, by courts or law enforcement, of abuse or mistreatment to withhold this information in extremely rare circumstances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Mr. Craighead, as a British adviser, had no obligation to fight off a terrorist attack on Kenyan soil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Balmer said councils and waste management contractors were under an obligation to collect the rubbish.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Madoc talked about honor, about obligation, about duty.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
The Fed says the deferred asset has “no implications” for its ability to meet its financial obligations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The U.S. has warned Moscow that its failure to disclose details about the death of a lab worker from a plague research center in Siberia runs counter to its international health obligations, U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
A Meta spokesperson said in a statement that it "takes its regulatory obligations under the Online Safety Act seriously".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Cornell has obligations to provide support to its students.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
She believed that young people just starting out in their careers should not feel burdened by obligations, no matter how unselfish the offer of help might be.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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