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
Many assume accommodation will be available if they want it, and many therapists oblige.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
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
I let out a sigh, disappointed that I couldn't oblige their curiosity, for even Chucha had given half a roll over to hear what the surprise had been.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing oblige
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 1
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