obliged

Example Sentences

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But at a certain point traders reliant on borrowing are obliged to sell even good assets to cover their losses.

From Barron's

When you break up with someone, whether it’s a cleaning person or a friend or a romantic partner, you are not obliged to give them a list of their faults.

From MarketWatch

If all parents are legally obliged to keep their kids off social media, the coordination problem is solved.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Because Italian citizens were also affected by the fire disaster in Crans-Montana, the Italian judiciary is obliged to open criminal proceedings," the justice ministry in Bern told AFP.

From Barron's

If Landbridge is obliged to give up the lease, "then we have an obligation to take measures to protect the Chinese company's interest -- that is our position," ambassador Xiao Qian told Australian media on Wednesday.

From Barron's