deference

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Its leaders have instead focused on its national interests and shown respect and even deference to Mr. Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Plus, she has a trad wife thing going on, emphasizing her deference to her husband’s decisions.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

When it is Prince William's time, he will inherit a Crown where deference is diminished, privilege is pored over and financial accountability is scrutinised hard.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Newsom has routinely won approval from the state’s Democratic base, as well as respect and deference from its elected leaders, and his notoriety as a top foe of Trump continues to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Estha and Rahel accorded the second third and the third third of the Meenachal the deference it deserved.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy