oblige
Example Sentences
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Sane, an energy company executive, says he was happy to oblige.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Thankfully, the world is too sane to oblige.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Before the end of the year, Pham hopes to rationalize conflicting rules that now oblige traders to put up more collateral than needed to secure margin loans.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
The restaurant — Kurrypinch in Thai Town — is one of Meek’s favorites, and he’s more than happy to oblige in taking the drink off Lenker’s hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
“Gareth? Gaheris? Will you oblige me by putting on your armour, and strengthening the guard?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
