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
Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 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
Some of the arriving scythes gave obligatory waves, others played to the crowd, kissing babies and randomly granting immunity.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing obligatory
Persepolis
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George Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
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