obligated

Example Sentences

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They’re not obligated to fund their children’s lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A Justice Department official said leadership officials were obligated to intervene when bureaucrats make moves inconsistent with the agency’s enforcement policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ethir said she believes the department has not provided all the records it is legally obligated to give the officers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Shortly after Lehman folded, AIG found itself obligated to pay, all at once, the parties to whom it had sold CDS on MB.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“And since last time I tried to keep you alive...seems like I’m obligated to save the boy this time.”

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins