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be beholden

VERB
owe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incur
STRONG
lost
WEAK
be bound be contracted be in arrears be in debt be indebted be into one for be obligated be under obligation behind feel bound get on credit have borrowed in hock on the tab ought to run up a bill
Antonyms
WEAK
pay resolve settle

Example Sentences

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“I have something important in common with Robert: which is I went to Congress to not be beholden to corporate special interests,” Porter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

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

“But she’s not the sort to be beholden to anyone. Not one whit. Not a hairs- breadth.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss