be under obligation
Example Sentences
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Arriving in the convention city of Philadelphia, he boasted that he had been personally covering his travel and telephone expenses and said that if nominated, “I will be under obligation to nobody except the people.”
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2015
The German Government was declared to be under obligation to pay damages estimated at 140,749 French francs to the French Government, which had chartered the boat.
From Time Magazine Archive
She hates to be under obligation to anyone, especially her own mother.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
Similarly, he who would be under obligation to none must obligate himself to all in every respect.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas
The following displayed even less tact: "If we aid in making your marriage, you will be under obligation to us, and you will realise our power."
From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede
