Sentence examples for be obliged from inspiring English sources

The phrase 'be obliged' is an acceptable and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is used to express gratitude for a favor or service received. For example, "I would be obliged if you could help me with my project."

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be obliged

verb

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

I am obliged to report to the police station every week.

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They must be obliged to.

The Guardian

The trustee will be obliged to help enforce this.

The Economist

Many passengers will be obliged to take replacement buses.

Independent

Who knows what lies Nachman might be obliged to tell?

The New Yorker

Should Muslim bakers be obliged to publish cartoons of Mohamed?

Independent

Every American will be obliged to have health insurance.

The Economist

Mr Hain must be obliged to eat his words.

The Economist

will be obliged to use the system after that.

The New Yorker

A sincere pacifist could not be obliged to kill.

The New York Times

Should Fischer be obliged to quit the campaign?

The New Yorker

GNM shall not be obliged to publish your Competition entry.

The Guardian

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