indebted

Example Sentences

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“We are indebted to his many contributions and will forever carry with us the many lessons learned,” wrote current chair Gabriel Gutierrez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“The greatest genius,” he writes, “is the most indebted man,” someone deeply connected with others and who possesses “a heart in unison with his time and country.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

India had never chased more than 173 to win a World Cup match in the 20-over format, and were indebted to Samson's level-headed approach.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The death comes amid a difficult economic climate in the heavily indebted west African country, where students have protested the thorny issue of stipend arrears for several years.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It was better than being indebted to Akunne.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie