obligation

Example Sentences

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‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry flagged concerns over a rise in Nvidia’s purchase obligations, which he said could tie the chip maker to paying for unused capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Mr Epstein wanted to pay registration fees in Morocco, even though he was under no obligation to do so… in order to own the property in his own name."

From BBC

“We’re telling the major tech companies that they have the obligation to provide for their own power needs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Fame had its obligations and took its toll.

From Literature

The European Commission spokeswoman told the BBC that, as a member of the Commission, Lord Mandelson had been subject to obligations under a code of conduct.

From BBC