Sentence examples for oblige a from inspiring English sources

To oblige a publisher?

"We proved in our revolution that you could really oblige a dictator to step down peacefully".

"There was a noblesse oblige, a sense that you would be generous with your contributions".

French law does not oblige a bidder to offer identical terms to all shareholders.

You might choose a title to oblige a friendship or to suggest sympathy with a cause.

The essay was reprinted, in modified form, several times — for example, in "Noblesse Oblige," a volume edited by Nancy Mitford.

Unlike other shows trying to oblige an actor who wants to leave, The Good Wife does it so well.

Thompson obliged; a colossal acid trip ensued.

And Mr. Morris obliged a number of them.

Defeat in a no-confidence motion obliges a government to call an election.

Protesters also obstructed the Cretan port of Iraklio, obliging a cruise ship to dock at another port on the island.