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What does beholden mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word beholden? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged.
  2. Bound by external expectations, such as fashion or morality.
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Even the seemingly goodhearted politicians are irrevocably beholden to their big buck backers.
Credit union members knew each other personally and were beholden to each other.
By agreeing to accept the gift, he is showing his willingness to be beholden to the donor.
Equipment vendors are often beholden to investors that expect a return on investment.
They're also looking for people, a leadership that aren't going to be beholden to special interests.
They think that we can't do it because we are so beholden to the special interests.

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