She was as charming a widow as she had been a girl, pleasant when she had her own way, obliging as long as it did not discommode her, vain of her looks and her popularity.
This obliging offer was gladly accepted, and Margaret retired to the parlor, which she hastily put in order by whisking the litter under the sofa and shutting the blinds to save the trouble of dusting.
On the same day in neighbouring India the government published new rules obliging social-media firms and digital publishers to remove certain content at the government's request.
The Paris Agreement on climate change has come into force, obliging government to keep the global temperature no higher than 2 degree celcies above pre-industrial levels.
Jo led the way, and as if used to waiting on ladies, Laurie drew up a little table, brought a second installment of coffee and ice for Jo, and was so obliging that even particular Meg pronounced him a 'nice boy'.