* Formal: The company felt beholden to its employees after their hard work during the difficult year.
* Informal: I'm not beholden to anyone's opinion, I'll do what I think is best.
* Historical: The king was beholden to the nobles for their support during the rebellion.
* Figurative: The artist felt beholden to the city that inspired his work.
Note: "Beholden" often implies a sense of obligation or indebtedness.