obliged
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Because the EFL and National League are separate entities from the Premier League, neither would necessarily be obliged to accept an entry request from Manchester City.
From BBC β Sep. 30, 2026
And the people who love them are obliged to make friends with a stranger.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 18, 2026
Perhaps these international festivals are testing their own waters to see if they’re obliged to invite Americans to their party.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 13, 2026
Sullivan obliged, allowing Reddington one hour to file his appeal, but it ultimately failed with the state supreme court quickly holding a hearing and denying the application for an emergency stay.
From Slate β Sep. 4, 2026
The passage was low, he discovered, and he was obliged to crouch almost on hands and knees.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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