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Meanings of beholden in English

Beholden.

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Usage of beholden in English
1
There are some great northern cities that actually aren't beholden to anyone.
The Guardian
2
It is a press that is beholden, not independent; friendly, not critical.
The Guardian
3
Businesses are divided on this as are lawmakers beholden to different industries.
Reuters
4
A defeat would leave Morrison beholden to a group of independent lawmakers.
Reuters
5
If you'd point us to it we'd be much beholden to you.
The buried giant
6
The Conservatives were beholden to the DUP to prop up their government.
The Irish Times
7
Reporting is expensive, so journalists have always been beholden to wealthy owners.
Reuters
8
We will never be beholden to the lobbyists or the special interests.
Reuters
9
Tom Kyle was beholden to your father, not the other way around.
The Silent Sister
10
Hence, I guess, my lifelong goal to be financially beholden to no-one.
News.com.au
11
And Constance was determined not to be beholden to Amy for anything.
The Old Wives' Tale
12
Thou hast dealt kindly with me, and I am beholden to thee.
The Yoke / A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Chil...
13
Be sure he has not forgotten those who are beholden to him.
The Captain of the Kansas
14
Will we forever be beholden to covers of Beatles songs in Gaelic?
The Guardian
15
Florence was greatly beholden to Domina Lucrezia- adebtwhich nothing could repay.
The Tragedies of the Medici
16
So, you think you are beholden to me for this indirect assistance.
The Universe — or Nothing
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