obligatory

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“Mormon Wives” viewers made Taylor Frankie Paul famous for a reason, as she reminded its viewers during her obligatory promotional visit to “Good Morning America.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

She’s been with the company since and holds onto memories of touring and the obligatory “company meetings” that Berkett turned into surprise birthday celebrations for the dancers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

When the fighters eventually stepped forward for the obligatory face-off, Dubois looked away first as Wardley smirked.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Last month, the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said it was now "obligatory" to grow beards longer than a fist, doubling down on an earlier order.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Then came the long period of mourning and the obligatory withdrawal and they separated for a time.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez