obliged

Example Sentences

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But what does this really mean for Charu, who is obliged by the death of her mother to take up the housekeeping?

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials tasked with promoting virtue "are obliged to implement the Islamic system", he said.

From Barron's

But it has previously taken the position that it is obliged to issue passports to citizens who present themselves at an Australian embassy.

From BBC

But in this connection, I feel obliged to call attention to an unjustly neglected book issued in 2015 by an obscure Ohio publisher.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gil Blas, a Spaniard born without social standing, becomes caught up with grifters and is obliged to live by his wits.

From The Wall Street Journal