as in obligated
being under obligation for a favor or gift thereafter forever felt indebted to the producer for giving her her lucky break

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Recent Examples of indebted Connecticut ranks as one of the most indebted states per capita in the nation and is expected to be paying off its pension woes well into the 2040s. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2025 We’re forever indebted to these two beautiful artists. Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 The most indebted states, according to Truth in Accounting, include Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts and California. Carlos Waters, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024 Gone is the low-budget solo show that was deeply indebted to the comics. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for indebted 

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“Indebted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indebted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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