obligation
Example Sentences
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He said there was a "moral obligation to protect the civilian population from the atrocious effects of war".
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
But at the same time, the company filed its 10-K to regain compliance with that obligation, even as the material weakness has not yet been corrected.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
Then there is Caine’s obligation to serve as a moral example for American service members.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
The debt obligation adds about $3 million a year to the budget, but athletes are among the most likely to stay at the campus through graduation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Ector Demaris said: “Why not? You don’t love her. You are under no obligation to her. You are only making yourselves miserable by staying together.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing obligation
The Diary of Anne Frank
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