oblige

Example Sentences

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But in January this year, a serious sticking point emerged about how far the intelligence services would be obliged to co-operate.

From BBC

Mr. Broderick, himself a sometime movie star, brings a slyly funny air of noblesse oblige that dovetails amusingly with Jay’s pompous, blinkered dimness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both companies and other food firms, are legally obliged to maintain strategic reserves of critical items, such as flour, sugar and cooking oils.

From BBC

“But of course, everyone is obliged to abide by international law.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Against all odds, Lore’s parents later came to England on visas, though she was obliged to live apart from them.

From The Wall Street Journal