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obligation

[ob-li-gey-shuhn] / ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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In her view, sociology has an obligation to engage with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Malcolm-Jamal also agreed in their prenup to maintain and contribute the maximum annual amount to a Roth IRA account for his wife, a financial obligation worth $30,500, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

However, a conditional obligation to buy based on appearances, goals or triggers such as European qualification could be interpreted either way, depending on how likely it is that Garnacho ultimately completes a permanent move.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

You are also a new customer, and the bank is under no obligation to take a risk on your creditworthiness without having its own experience of you as a customer.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

He absorbed my worries, listened as I ticked off every financial obligation I had, and affirmed that he, too, was excited to have children.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Even the European Union, which Albania hopes to join in 2030, has spoken out on the country's failure to meet obligations under Chapter 27, which relates to the environment and climate change.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The regulations govern collateralized loan obligations, funds backed by pools of corporate debt from junk-rated companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The couple takes the Mills Act obligations, such as maintaining their home’s historic character and adhering to design guidelines, seriously.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

It also called on Britain to "faithfully fulfil" its obligations under the China–UK Bilateral Investment Treaty.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

He seemed to feel that he could tell her anything, now that he had no formal obligations to her.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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