Sentence examples for beholding to from inspiring English sources

Eighteenth century Americans had read John Locke who wrote "where law ends, tyranny begins," and they were particularly mindful of setting up an independent judiciary, beholding to none, where abuses of power by kings and political leaders could not prevail.

And yes the politicians can bring about actions that will slow, stop and reverse climate change crisis, but they are so beholding to the polluting fossil fuel interests, that there is little hope that this current Congress will do what is right.

Greater Williamsburg beckons inquisitive travelers who desire a time travel experience that is beholding to the past but with an eye on the future.

Zadari faces a daunting challenge from political interests that are beholding to the minority of Islamist activists who have their own political agenda affecting Pakistan's future as a democratic nation and ultimately world security.

That made me feel cool and kinda grown up, and, better yet, it meant my brother was beholding to me, which was something a car-less, girl-less, clueless 15-year-old needed to have his back pocket in the early 1960s.

In the narrative world, I'm much more beholding to other people's decisions about what I can and can't do.

It was an event to behold, to say the least.

It is a terrible thing to behold, and to hold.

This year, the design booth to behold belongs to Patrick Parrish gallery.

It is glorious to behold, less so to eat.

Its pies were lovely to behold — and insipid to eat.