owe

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A totalitarian leader demands unconditional fealty from everyone around him, but considers himself to owe nothing in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I very much owe my career to her moving up, so I saw that change in the business where women were moving into positions of power.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I've been quite lucky not to experience this but if people challenge you on your sobriety, be firm - you don't owe an explanation to anyone and it should be enough to just say no.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Before your policy pays anything, you’ll owe Medicare‑covered costs until you reach a deductible of up to $2,950 in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“You made me promise not to get rid of that half-dead stump of a plant, so you owe me a promise too.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam