obliged
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Companies based in North America and Europe are obliged under sanctions rules to ensure that no aircraft or aircraft parts are exported to Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
It plans to apply the cap retrospectively from 25 March once legislation to create the cap has passed Parliament, with parties obliged to return any money over the limit received after this date.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It’s also obliged the organization to lift its inflation forecast for 2026 from 2.8% to 4%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
On Thursday a majority obliged in an unsigned order over dissents from Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“I am much obliged to your ladyship for your kind invitation,” replied Elizabeth, “but it is not in my power to accept it. I must be in town next Saturday.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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