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oblige

[uh-blahyj] / əˈblaɪdʒ /




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“Listing agents are also culprits in this pattern, as they want to work with the celebrity and oblige their unrealistic expectations,” he explains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

If you’re looking for something downbeat, of course, “Groundswell” can oblige.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Content farms and internet trolls are happy to oblige them."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Galleries are also closing and downsizing, and films that don’t oblige the content farm aren’t solicited as readily as influencer-helmed or easily digestible projects that can be played as background noise for scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The son of Nestor nodded, thinking swiftly how best he could oblige his friend.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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