be beholden
Example Sentences
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Hochman has scoffed at suggestions that he would be beholden to his police backers, often repeating a canned line that “nobody hates a bad cop more than a good cop.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024
The Food Section is staunchly for-profit because I don’t want to be beholden to the whims of grant-giving boards: This publication serves its readers, not another organization’s interests.
From Slate • Jan. 24, 2024
The idea comes from Berkshire Hathaway, which was established with two classes of stock so the company and its leaders would not be beholden to investors seeking short-term profit.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023
Securing ownership is only the first challenge, Mr Darmody said, as the successful bidder will ultimately be beholden to the fans.
From BBC • May 14, 2023
She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
