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obligatory

[uh-blig-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ob-li-guh-] / əˈblɪg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒb lɪ gə- /


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"But ultimately, any decision that the leadership of the revolution announces is obligatory and we will obey."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Having reached the Five-Timers Club, as addressed in an obligatory monologue sketch featuring Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and others, Black was a returning hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

In my experience, once you get past the now obligatory bot, getting in touch with an agent was quite fast — under five minutes.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Some of the arriving scythes gave obligatory waves, others played to the crowd, kissing babies and randomly granting immunity.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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