defer to
Example Sentences
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And Chief Justice John G. Roberts has said in the past that judges should usually defer to the federal agency that is responsible fo regulating drugs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig told senators he would defer to the courts on whether or not sports prediction markets should be regulated by the states as gambling.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
There is every indication that Congress wanted to defer to the states.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
Leaders don’t get power if they don’t maneuver; but they misuse their power if they don’t also defer to the reality principle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
This time the black workers refused to defer to the black aristocracy.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
