1612, Shakespeare, Henry VIII, V, 5I thank ye all. To you, my good lord mayor,And your good brethren, I am much beholding;I have received much honour by your presence,And ye shall find me thankful.
Robynson (More's Utopia)I was much bound and beholding to the right reverend father.
FullerSo much hath Oxford been beholding to her nephews, or sister's children.
Robert TrailBut this text and theme I am upon, relates to somewhat far higher and greater, than all the beholdings of his glory that ever any saint on earth received.
