deferential

Example Sentences

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The original Constitution, drafted in 1889, was heavily influenced by mining executives, and the resulting laws were highly deferential to industrial interests.

From New York Times

Shah advised that Carlson should mention the affidavit noting it was “not new info, not proof” but then quickly “pivot to being deferential.”

From Washington Post

“Generally, a Scott Republican and a Haley Republican are pretty similar creatures, but it is a game of addition, so both candidates are being deferential,” Templeton said.

From Seattle Times

But despite adopting a more activist profile, Newsom has been largely deferential to Biden, who received a few visible pats on the back from the governor as the two toured damaged neighborhoods.

From Washington Post

With the exception of Yoson An, who plays the plane’s exceedingly deferential co-pilot, the rest of the passengers and crew are anonymous placeholders.

From Seattle Times