duty-bound
Example Sentences
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That’s because managers of stock index funds are duty-bound to add a stock to their holdings once it’s added to the index they track.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In the world of Martin’s books, even the most duty-bound characters must find their compass in the shadow of life and memory.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Sometimes, a patient makes an unconventional choice, but if the patient is competent and the request is fundamentally reasonable, the physician is duty-bound to comply.
From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024
In such circumstances, the court “not only has broad discretion, but is in fact duty-bound to take corrective action,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024
By 1955, Paramount would be desperate to exit the field; Ernest, feeling duty-bound to help his financial partner reduce its exposure to losses, went on the road to help Paramount find a buyer.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
