become indebted
Example Sentences
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“I have never become indebted to anyone during my time in politics,” Lee said at a news conference last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025
He had become indebted at Brême, he had become indebted at St. Malo; but every year he diminished his obligations.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
The returned letter was one which he had sent enclosing a check to a Dr. Hartley, to whom he had become indebted for professional services at one time.
From The Wolf's Long Howl by Waterloo, Stanley
Is it not honour and reward enough that a gentleman condescends to become indebted to you?
From A Pirate of the Caribbees by Lacy, C.J. de
She had never seen Claud till yesterday, when he so opportunely appeared for her rescue; and, even then, she had no idea who it was to whom she had thus become indebted.
From Gaut Gurley by Thompson, D. P.
