obligated
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Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ, is contractually obligated to broadcast the games but will do so in bare-bones fashion, with no commentary, punditry or advertising.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Mercedes had two choices - stay out, or pit and change tyre compound, as drivers are obligated to use two compounds during a dry grand prix.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The senator also said more of Bombardier’s planes should be built in the U.S., and he said the company is obligated to grow its footprint in Kansas.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Reuters noted that the big projection would “anchor the growth story behind its planned IPO,” a story the rest of us aren’t obligated to tell.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
We understood that we represented the nation and were obligated to step forward and be present when there was tragedy, or hardship, or confusion.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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