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

How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?

From Slate • May 8, 2024

It was set up as a nonprofit by founders who hoped that it wouldn’t be beholden to commercial interests.

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

He should know she was not going to be beholden to the neighbors for anything so trivial as her own comfort.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson