obliged
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And the people who love them are obliged to make friends with a stranger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Perhaps these international festivals are testing their own waters to see if they’re obliged to invite Americans to their party.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Her son requested she have her head shaved with a bit left at the front in homage to Brazilian footballer Ronaldo's memorable hairdo at the 2002 World Cup - and she obliged.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
"The Spanish state is obliged to guarantee equal access to justice, irrespective of who the accused person is," said Women's Link executive director Jovana Rios Cisnero.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Why, to be sure,” said Mr. Woodhouse—“yes, certainly—I cannot deny that Mrs. Weston, poor Mrs. Weston, does come and see us pretty often—but then—she is always obliged to go away again.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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