oblige

Example Sentences

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Mr. Broderick, himself a sometime movie star, brings a slyly funny air of noblesse oblige that dovetails amusingly with Jay’s pompous, blinkered dimness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Before the end of the year, Pham hopes to rationalize conflicting rules that now oblige traders to put up more collateral than needed to secure margin loans.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

They can leave the tourism to their legion of loyal supporters who are fortunately more than happy to oblige.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

One fan even made a bit of history when he tossed a $20 bill onstage, which was enough for Simon to gamely oblige his request to play a verse of “Kodachrome.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Sam did his best to oblige, offering some kernels from the sack beside the door.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin