obeying

Example Sentences

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It’s a comforting thought for a child: Obeying the Law sounds scary, but at least there’s an exception to keep me alive.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2023

Obeying orders is a fundamental tenet of the military.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Obeying laws, respecting institutions and following standard expectations – sometimes called "democratic norms" – are all critical to a healthy democracy.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2022

Obeying the meticulous, metronomic rhythms of a classic procedural, “Totally Under Control” takes viewers back to what seems like another age, when a mysterious flu in Wuhan, China, was ravaging that community.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2020

Obeying these threatening spirits, Mr. Capron and his wife took Kate to their home in nearby Auburn to spread the spirit message.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock