obligation

Example Sentences

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He also pointed to "the obligation of the state to protect the lives of people, especially the most vulnerable, as is the case with a young person with mental health problems".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Fairly read, the Mirabelli opinion creates an affirmative obligation on school officials to disclose,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Four modest interventions that transform the thing from damp obligation into something architectural and alive.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Jefferies said that it believes the lawsuit is without merit and that Jefferies has no obligation to repay the loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She feels no obligation to have good thoughts on behalf of her mortal soul in the hereafter, or even the here and now.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver