oblige
Example Sentences
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"It was not an alliance that was designed for one of the allies to go on a war of choice and then oblige everybody else to follow," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 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
“Off you go—in front of me, please. I'm not going to have you stravaiging behind any longer. You’ll oblige me by going on ahead.”
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
Vocabulary lists containing oblige
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 1
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Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman?" (1863)
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