Example Sentences

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Disobeying the colony norms, they respond to a different summons and ensure that their presence will be recorded.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2023

Disobeying is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail.

From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2020

According to political historian Randall Hansen’s book Disobeying Hitler: German Resistance After Valkyrie, the question came down less to an unnamed soldier than an illustrious German General named Dietrich von Choltitz.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2019

Disobeying the order of a committee - which Mike Ashley has been warned about - is listed as one of the examples.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2016

Disobeying her mother, Fanny prowled from room to room, searching for hidden assassins.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson