obligation
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But cooperation becomes ethically troubling when loyalty to an individual displaces the obligation to question, deliberate and act independently.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Employers in the UK are currently allowed to ask you how much you get paid in your current role, but applicants are under no obligation to tell them.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The film was financed by A24, which gave Fielder and Oppenheim unusual freedom to pursue the project without any deadline or obligation to turn what they captured into a finished film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
For Mizrahim, who tend to be collectivist and family- and community-minded, the lack of service betrays an obligation they assume everyone shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Alternately bullying and cajoling, Pachakuti expanded the service obligation unrecognizably.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
In a statement a spokesperson for the EA said it is "providing guidance on the schools' data protection obligations and appropriate next steps".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
For now, Ippolito is trying to stay present and enjoy the ride, which currently involves back-to-back travel and promotional obligations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
“However, if adoption slows or computing technology changes, Anthropic could face substantial fixed obligations that are harder to offset.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
These platforms are responsible for weeding out underage users and face hefty fines if they are found to be falling short of their obligations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Vincent's letter arrives at Etten on Saturday evening, and Pa leaves for The Hague on Monday morning, which is as soon as he can after his church obligations.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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