obliged
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Almodóvar says he felt obliged to say something, but also notes that he can return to Spain where he lives and works.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
If the money is paid to you, the administrator of the pension plan is obliged to withhold 20% for taxes.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Central banks in 2022 were behind the curve, mistakenly interpreting the pick-up in inflation as “transitory” and then being obliged to hike aggressively when it became clear it was more threatening than that.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
When the pope feels obliged to speak out as the conscience of western nations with substantial Christian populations, he should do so.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“Why, to be sure,” said Mr. Woodhouse—“yes, certainly—I cannot deny that Mrs. Weston, poor Mrs. Weston, does come and see us pretty often—but then—she is always obliged to go away again.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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