1.   Yet, ratings agencies count the obligation as equity, providing an advantage over traditional debt.

2.   She failed to fulfill her obligations as a parent.

3.   As for helping to maintain stability in the region, Koizumi noted Japan is now more active in fulfilling its international obligations as a major economic power.

4.   As an elected official, he has no legitimate claims to privacy that could overcome his obligations as a public figure to help in this investigation.

5.   Both companies were under obligations as part of the acquisitions to sell their Grid stakes within a year.

6.   After his event here, he met his obligations as a Mets fan and attended the third game of the World Series at Shea Stadium.

7.   Aides say that Clinton does not consider fund raising a chore, but rather his obligation as leader of the Democratic Party.

8.   But can Johnson separate friendships from his obligations as a journalist?

9.   Christians urge Israelis to face up to their obligations as the keeper of these holy sites.

10.   Congress has no business dictating the private morality of its members, but it should require them to meet their basic obligations as citizens.