deferential

Example Sentences

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The United Kingdom is wealthier than it was in the lean years after World War II. It is also more ethnically diverse, less deferential and less Christian.

From BBC

Donald Trump has resources and advantages that few others possess to bend, corrupt, and receive special and deferential treatment.

From Salon

“Federal court review of a state court’s interpretation of state law in a federal election case should be deferential,” he wrote, “but deference is not abdication.”

From New York Times

But Mr. Smith’s team has also taken pains to spare the former president unnecessary embarrassment or inconvenience, as evidenced by their deferential attitude at the arraignment toward Mr. Trump and his co-defendant, Walt Nauta.

From New York Times

He said the judges are more familiar with cases involving classified information and the Espionage Act, and the jury pool in Washington “appears to be less deferential toward” Mr. Trump.

From New York Times