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
When she said she needed space after her divorce, he obliged, then called her a few months later and asked, “Will you go out with me now?” according to his autobiography.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Crucially, this in turn would massively help governments reduce their interest expense because bond markets are obliged to factor in risk aversion because they are focused on second-guessing inflation three months out.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Peasants were obliged to produce more than they consumed so that they could build up reserves.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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