disobeyed
Example Sentences
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"If I had disobeyed my mother and gone to New York, what might have happened to me?" asks Gláucia Fekete.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
"Irancell disobeyed the orders of the decision-making institutions in implementing the announced policies regarding the restriction of internet access in crisis situations," the agency said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
The administration disobeyed that completely, and Boasberg has been understandably upset, which only got worse as he asked for more information and was repeatedly rebuffed.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2025
Herbert said his officers had no way of knowing if Bates was armed, adding that she had disobeyed officers’ orders to surrender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
I told them all, “I disobeyed Mr. Muhammad. I submit completely to his wisdom. Yes, I expect to be speaking again after ninety days.”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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