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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Under obligation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating a duty or responsibility to do something, often due to a promise or agreement.
Example: "I am under obligation to complete this project by the end of the week."
Alternatives: "Bound by duty" or "Required to comply".
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"Board members of the Bundesbank are under obligation to show restraint in their political activities.
Any firm privy to such information is under obligation to keep silent.
When she felt she was not Under Obligation, Trudie could turn out some good simple things.
"Cosmeticized angels," I say, feeling under obligation to remark on them because my companions seem envious.
The pattern of politicians and governments finding themselves under "obligation" to Murdochs was set a century ago.
In other words — and this is equally superstitious — I may be under obligation to speak about them.
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He protested at first, saying he didn't want to be under obligations to me.
"Japan is under no obligation not to intervene (under the G-7 communiqué)," he said.
She feels under no obligation to say.
You are under no obligation whatever to keep investors informed.
Of course, you are under no obligation to include her.
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