oblige

Example Sentences

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The platform urged the Australian authorities to oblige app stores to check users' ages as an "additional safeguard" for the world-first crackdown.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Thankfully, the world is too sane to oblige.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The restaurant — Kurrypinch in Thai Town — is one of Meek’s favorites, and he’s more than happy to oblige in taking the drink off Lenker’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

I duck across the street in a baseball cap to oblige my 11-year-old’s plea to avoid her bus stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2025

Farmer listened to their requests for an additional community health worker in their area, and I was sure he would find a way to oblige them.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French