obligation

Example Sentences

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to give him a list of insurers that “acted swiftly, courageously, and bravely” to fulfill their legal obligation and another list of those that were “particularly bad.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Bondi egregiously mishandled the Epstein files, illegally withholding vast troves of materials that she had a legal obligation to release.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Those of us who practice writing as a professional craft have an ethical duty, and sometimes a contractual obligation, to ensure that our work is original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It said under international law, "all actors" had an obligation to ensure the "safety and security" on UN personnel.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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