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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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How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?

From Slate • May 8, 2024

“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

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

The brief also notes that state legislatures derive their power from state constitutions, and therefore must be beholden to the rules set forth by the state’s founding documents.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

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

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson