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
“To help me get the player buy-in and trust. For that, I’ll always be indebted to those two guys in particular.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024
“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
And never be indebted to anyone—especially someone like this.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
