be indebted
Example Sentences
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Though his friend and fellow artist Amedeo Modigliani championed his genius, Soutine—who hated to be indebted to anyone—returned the favor after Modigliani’s death by speaking of him “only with hatred,” as one observer put it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
That the moment his performance dips, or his motivation wanes, or his body breaks down to a point beyond repair, he won’t be indebted to anyone or any team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
“Liberty University will always be indebted to President Prevo for stepping out of retirement for these three years to serve Liberty tirelessly and sacrificially,” trustees Chairman Tim Lee said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
“My family will be indebted our entire lives. We bleed crimson.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2022
The thought came unbidden, seizing him with iron teeth, but this was not a woman he cared to be indebted to, not even for his little sister.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
