owe it to

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Before my Good Inside ends and I cancel my subscription—which seems inevitable—I owe it to Dr. Becky to hear the gospel of DFKs.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“We have an opportunity to build something that actually functions — and I think we owe it to everyone who has been waiting for this system to work with accountability to take this opportunity seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"We owe it to Jack's memory, and to his family, to ensure that lessons are not only learned but acted upon."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

I owe it to each and every one of the men who got tossed.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen