oblige
Example Sentences
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"It was not an alliance that was designed for one of the allies to go on a war of choice and then oblige everybody else to follow," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The platform urged the Australian authorities to oblige app stores to check users' ages as an "additional safeguard" for the world-first crackdown.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
The restaurant — Kurrypinch in Thai Town — is one of Meek’s favorites, and he’s more than happy to oblige in taking the drink off Lenker’s hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
They can leave the tourism to their legion of loyal supporters who are fortunately more than happy to oblige.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025
Benji kept his phone aimed at the stage in case the singer decided to oblige.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
Vocabulary lists containing oblige
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