was obliged to
Synonyms
Examples
I do feel ashamed of having participated to the slightest even as a tool in those dark days. But I was obliged to serve the state to which I had taken an oath. It was a tragic fate.
I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.
Some Days retired from the rest In soft distinction lie, The Day that a companion came- Or was obliged to die.
Getting close to books, and spending time by myself, I was obliged to think about things I would never have thought about if I was busy romping around with a brother and sister.
I was obliged to stand there, holding the leash of this creature for their welcoming publicity shots, implying that this was some kind of image the decided to have of me.
I was obliged to take tough, painful and bold decisions to ensure a manageable tomorrow.