be obliged
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Under Mr. Miliband’s sanctions, Cayman will be obliged to use those ancient words, proudly emblazoned on its flag, against the place and people from which they came.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
If the S&P 500 starts to outperform Russell 2000, then they will be obliged to shift weightings to avoid underperforming benchmarks.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
They would be obliged to pay that fee if he makes 10 appearances.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
“Either shadow banks will be obliged to accept greater regulation, or sooner or later, one or more of them will get caught in a mess that roils the markets,” Ellis told Barron’s in an email.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
“I should be obliged if you would keep the matter of M. Ratchett’s death to yourself for a little time.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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