obligation

Example Sentences

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It said under international law, "all actors" had an obligation to ensure the "safety and security" on UN personnel.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This would create a tax-reporting obligation for American companies doing business there, including subsidiaries and firms where a U.S. shareholder has a significant stake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Fairly read, the Mirabelli opinion creates an affirmative obligation on school officials to disclose,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Four modest interventions that transform the thing from damp obligation into something architectural and alive.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Clearly the family had no appetite, but they ate out of obligation.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman