deference
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In deference to Fielder’s wishes, this is your last chance to turn back: Major spoilers follow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"I'd say don't be a simp," she says, using a term for someone who shows extreme deference to authority figures.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Courts must be able to test whether the claimed threat is genuine and supported by the facts before giving the government the deference that follows.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
Part of the reason was our deference to a trusted leader, Chairman Alan Greenspan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
In deference to this, we’ve managed to create some version of a hole inside every home we’ve ever lived in—any quiet corner or alcove will do.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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