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obligatory

[uh-blig-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ob-li-guh-] / əˈblɪg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒb lɪ gə- /


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You, of course, get the obligatory in-tunnel DNS servers along with a kill switch to prevent data leaks.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

She’s been with the company since and holds onto memories of touring and the obligatory “company meetings” that Berkett turned into surprise birthday celebrations for the dancers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Roving among the points of view of a sprawling cast—the sisters, their scattered children and grandchildren, and an assortment of bewildered spouses and exes—the stories often center on obligatory reunions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

My parents came into the room then, and we had the whole obligatory hugs-and-farewells scene.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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