oblige

Example Sentences

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But it has previously taken the position that it is obliged to issue passports to citizens who present themselves at an Australian embassy.

From BBC

But in this connection, I feel obliged to call attention to an unjustly neglected book issued in 2015 by an obscure Ohio publisher.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gil Blas, a Spaniard born without social standing, becomes caught up with grifters and is obliged to live by his wits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Am I ethically and legally obliged to fix this?

From MarketWatch

But at a certain point traders reliant on borrowing are obliged to sell even good assets to cover their losses.

From Barron's