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beholden

[bih-hohl-duhn] / bɪˈhoʊl dən /


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Because we’re not beholden to any side just yet, we’re ultimately more objective.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

It is far less lopsided and less beholden to any particular company or industry.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

SF Compute’s business has grown as companies are increasingly beholden to the yearslong timelines of data-center build-outs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

There’s a culture at the time of lavish gift-giving to diplomats and foreign officials, and he’s just terrified that officers of the United States will be beholden and influenced by foreigners.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

“I’m beholden to you for that. Can we go now? I need to get back to my sister.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson


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