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obligation

[ob-li-gey-shuhn] / ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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He also thinks that Taylor Morrison didn’t run a sales process for the company—which would be unusual for a public company since boards normally feel an obligation to do so.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The decision was controversial because every commanding officer in the British military has a legal obligation to alert military police if they become aware that someone under their command may have committed a war crime.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest. The FCC will follow the facts and law wherever they may lead.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There are assisted-living facilities and subsidized homecare to obviate that obligation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“We have a moral and ethical obligation to tell the truth.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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