be beholden
Example Sentences
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The military said it refused to be beholden to a corporation and pushed back, labeling Anthropic a threat akin to an enemy foreign power and blocking it from some government contracts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
The Food Section is staunchly for-profit because I don’t want to be beholden to the whims of grant-giving boards: This publication serves its readers, not another organization’s interests.
From Slate • Jan. 24, 2024
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
Vallas says he has not taken any money from the union and will not be beholden to the group if elected.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023
She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
