owe it to

Example Sentences

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“That would really be a tremendous sign, and I think those countries owe it to us,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Before my Good Inside ends and I cancel my subscription—which seems inevitable—I owe it to Dr. Becky to hear the gospel of DFKs.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"We owe it to parents, and to the next generation, to put children's safety first - because they won't forgive us if we don't."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

I owe it to Mom—I owe it to myself—to not give up.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller