deference
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He theorises that inequality exists in a nation founded on pro-black, pan-African principles because a deference for whiteness was hard-wired into the region, long before independence.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
And he said the Fed had forfeited the political deference that central banks have historically enjoyed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
It is reading a cold transcript under a regime of extreme deference, where a claim that feels powerful can still founder if the justices conclude that Mississippi’s reading of the record was at least reasonable.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
In South Asia in particular, a culture of deference, traditional social norms and gender hierarchy often prevent youth movements from succeeding.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“I’m boss,” she said as his tail and head went down in deference to the symbol of leadership.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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