be beholden
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He described press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and said it would be "beholden on people to learn from Diana's example".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Hochman has scoffed at suggestions that he would be beholden to his police backers, often repeating a canned line that “nobody hates a bad cop more than a good cop.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
How much should the meaning evolve, and how much should it be beholden to the past and tradition?
From Slate ● May 8, 2024
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
She would not be beholden to them more than she could help.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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