obligation
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That payment obligation is capped at $105 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of persons in custody," the panel wrote.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
And its defense team, anchored by the First Amendment firm Ballard Spahr, has used that obligation to go straight at the people closest to Trump on Jan. 6.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It’s not a given, nor is it an obligation or mandatory to develop a friendship with individuals that you collaborate with,” says Pierre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
We went to morning Mass, and although we did not usually visit Father Benedict on holy days of obligation, we went to his house afterward.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
His lawyers told the court: "Constitutional and ethical obligations require the defence to investigate this development."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Our process concerning wall construction will ensure all factors, including our conservation obligations, are carefully considered,” Buckingham said.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Will there be additional tax returns or other tax obligations that need to be handled after I die?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
"This investigation will seek to establish whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that TikTok has failed, or is failing, to comply with its legal obligations," Ofcom said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Besides, you know this time of year is busy with Independence Day, el Dia de los Muertos, las Posadas. We have too many obligations already.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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