beholden

Example Sentences

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In an interview Monday, she portrayed herself as not beholden to any special interest groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

As someone who didn’t cut his teeth through a specific offensive or defensive system, Harbaugh was never beholden to one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“Bread of Angels” is her story, and in choosing to write this book, she was only beholden to her own muses.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

"If companies are determined to increase pricing, it is beholden on us to make sure that customers are able to go elsewhere as easily as possible."

From BBC • Nov. 3, 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