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obligated

[ob-li-gey-tid] / ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪ tɪd /


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They’re not obligated to fund their children’s lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Air Canada, a former state-owned airline that was privatized over three decades ago, is obligated under Canadian law to have its headquarters in Montreal and offer all services in both English and French.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Ethir said she believes the department has not provided all the records it is legally obligated to give the officers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Shortly after Lehman folded, AIG found itself obligated to pay, all at once, the parties to whom it had sold CDS on MB.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Right. Unless I think you’re a danger to yourself or others, in which case I’m legally obligated to say something, but I think we’re out of those particular woods.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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