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beholden

[bih-hohl-duhn] / bɪˈhoʊl dən /


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Fee-only CFPs are pricier as they are being paid only by you, but their advice is more transparent as they are not beholden to another company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Nor need they feel beholden to cupcake makers, cobblers, tax preparers or manufacturers of cheap lingerie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Chu is beholden to those pesky “Wizard of Oz” tie-ins at every turn, and Erivo and Grande get few chances to utilize their lovely chemistry.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

Some experts have said that Tesla’s board is beholden to Musk and does not act independently.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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