obey

Example Sentences

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It was part of his life and if he could obey the one drive, the drive to be in the team and pull, then nothing else mattered.

From Literature

Although the number of younger women who believe wives should obey their husbands was lower than their male counterparts, the proportion was still higher than Boomer men.

From BBC

“Sit,” Commander Fitz said, and Elliot and I obeyed immediately, both of us perching on the front edge of our chairs like we were about to take flight.

From Literature

He was sure of his opinions and was used to being obeyed.

From Literature

But Handsome was a friend, and Duane knew that Handsome preferred, as he put it, to obey the rules and etiquette of society in regard to the decorum of social gatherings both big and small.

From Literature