obligate

Example Sentences

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Things got complicated at that point, given that Kern County’s district attorney was obligated to recuse herself and Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

Already, Washington has declined to enter Williams’ name into the portal, citing language in the NIL contract that states the school is not obligated to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

In many states, if a card is only in one spouse’s name, the survivor is generally not legally obligated to pay it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nasdaq has long said it is legally obligated to provide fair access to companies that meet its listing standards, and must promote capital formation for even the smallest companies.

From Barron's

The Department of Justice did not respond to specific questions, but said judges must be impartial and that the agency is obligated to take action against those who demonstrate systemic bias.

From Los Angeles Times