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obedience

[oh-bee-dee-uhns] / oʊˈbi di əns /


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It's days before Eid al-Adha or the "Festival of Sacrifice", one of the two major Muslim holidays, which commemorates the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

When he was a puppy, he attended obedience classes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It felt like he had that level of power, and everyone essentially acquiesced and you had this sort of anticipatory obedience.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The Guards Corps said in a statement it was "ready for complete obedience and self-sacrifice in carrying out the divine commands" of the younger Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

François was stern, demanding instant obedience, and by virtue of his whip receiving instant obedience; while Dave, who was an experienced wheeler, nipped Buck’s hind quarters whenever he was in error.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London




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