obligation
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“I do see it as an obligation as a professional to be on the field every single day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
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
"This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable, and then at every turn she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her," Hochul said.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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
I did not think of it so much as a choice as an obligation.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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The U.S. has warned Moscow that its failure to disclose details about the death violates international health obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Fed says the deferred asset has “no implications” for its ability to meet its financial obligations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Once those obligations expire, the company will have far more flexibility," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Cornell has obligations to provide support to its students.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
Mott believed that “independence of the husband and wife is equal, their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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