be indebted
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Though his friend and fellow artist Amedeo Modigliani championed his genius, Soutine—who hated to be indebted to anyone—returned the favor after Modigliani’s death by speaking of him “only with hatred,” as one observer put it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
“To help me get the player buy-in and trust. For that, I’ll always be indebted to those two guys in particular.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
“Liberty University will always be indebted to President Prevo for stepping out of retirement for these three years to serve Liberty tirelessly and sacrificially,” trustees Chairman Tim Lee said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
"There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today."
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2021
She wants me to be indebted to her for my education, for my ca- reer, for my house.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
