be beholden
Example Sentences
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The Food Section is staunchly for-profit because I don’t want to be beholden to the whims of grant-giving boards: This publication serves its readers, not another organization’s interests.
From Slate ● Jan. 24, 2024
Securing ownership is only the first challenge, Mr Darmody said, as the successful bidder will ultimately be beholden to the fans.
From BBC ● May 14, 2023
Vallas says he has not taken any money from the union and will not be beholden to the group if elected.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2023
“I just don’t like to be beholden to any particular kind of tonality or genre. I think films are genre-fluid now,” said Banks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
He should know she was not going to be beholden to the neighbors for anything so trivial as her own comfort.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
