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be beholden

VERB

owe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incur

STRONG

lost

WEAK

be bound be contracted be in arrears be in debt be indebted be into one for be obligated be under obligation behind feel bound get on credit have borrowed in hock on the tab ought to run up a bill

Antonyms

WEAK

pay resolve settle

Example Sentences

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How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?

From Slate • May 8, 2024

It was set up as a nonprofit by founders who hoped that it wouldn’t be beholden to commercial interests.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Securing ownership is only the first challenge, Mr Darmody said, as the successful bidder will ultimately be beholden to the fans.

From BBC • May 14, 2023

“I just don’t like to be beholden to any particular kind of tonality or genre. I think films are genre-fluid now,” said Banks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Thou shalt be beholden to no laws beyond these.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

be beholden

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