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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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A few of the obstacles layered in — Ed’s struggle to write and some show-night personality conflicts — feel a tad obligatory.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

As part of that quest, he has written the obligatory memoir and has embarked on a media tour.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Then the obligatory excuse-making: “I think there is justifiable anger at the ongoing war.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

There's our obligatory portrait of the Elector hanging on the wall, surrounded by a handful of our own photos, as if he were a member of our family.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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