honor-bound
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From Robin’s experience, he thinks that “stories can make men do terrible things,” perhaps thinking of all those bereaved family members who were honor-bound to chase after him and get themselves killed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
So when I joined The Post in 2018 and discovered that Kaiser was one of my options for health insurance, I felt honor-bound to try what I had disparaged.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 28, 2022
"Following the PM's announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2021
"Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.
From Fox News ● Jul. 22, 2021
Then, her first honor-bound duty would be to glean Rowan.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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