obligation
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He also thinks that Taylor Morrison didn’t run a sales process for the company—which would be unusual for a public company since boards normally feel an obligation to do so.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“Broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest. The FCC will follow the facts and law wherever they may lead.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Silvio Belardi, the lawyer representing the hotel, is quoted in the newspaper Corriere Alto Adige as saying the court held that "there is no obligation to supply tap water".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
You are under no obligation to share details of your bank account with anyone, including your children.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Greed on Wall Street was a given—almost an obligation.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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