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adj. forced to do sth VERBS be, feel ADV. virtually Libel plaintiffs are virtually obliged to go into the witness box. | by law, contractually, legally Parents are obliged by law to send their children to school. | morally I felt morally obliged to do the best I could for her. grateful VERBS be, feel ADV. much PREP. for, to I'm much obliged to you for helping us.
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