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 have an opportunity to build something that actually functions — and I think we owe it to everyone who has been waiting for this system to work with accountability to take this opportunity seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"We owe it to the child, to the family, but also to all Italians."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

“There aren’t many kids out there who have your talent. You owe it to the game.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely