obligation
Example Sentences
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A class-action lawsuit against FedEx is asking U.S. courts to impose a legal obligation to provide full refunds, with the law firm behind the suit saying that “a press release is not a legal obligation.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
TSA has no obligation to award contracts to private providers that airports prefer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Playing for one of South America's giants, where winning every game is an obligation, forged the competitive instinct that now defines him.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“The only obligation which I have a right to assume, is to do at any time what I think right.”
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
In France, Leonardo’s only obligation is to talk to Francis about whatever Francis wants to talk about.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing obligation
The Diary of Anne Frank
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