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obedience

[oh-bee-dee-uhns] / oʊˈbi di əns /


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Curiosity has a way of making obedience conditional.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

And fear, as always, is an excellent motor for obedience.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

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

As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the Los Angeles Fire Department’s culture of absolute obedience.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

“All dis bowin’ down, all dis obedience under yo’ voice—dat ain’t whut Ah rushed off down de road tuh find out about you.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston




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