beholden

Example Sentences

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"I don't understand why we are in a situation where we're beholden to supply and demand when it comes to something as basic as healthcare and medicine," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“So, I’m not beholden to it, but I like him in the three-hole right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Nor need they feel beholden to cupcake makers, cobblers, tax preparers or manufacturers of cheap lingerie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Chu is beholden to those pesky “Wizard of Oz” tie-ins at every turn, and Erivo and Grande get few chances to utilize their lovely chemistry.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

“But she’s not the sort to be beholden to anyone. Not one whit. Not a hairs- breadth.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss