obedient

Example Sentences

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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1977, after the release of the album Zombie, which satirised government soldiers as obedient, brainless enforcers, his compound in the main city, Lagos, was raided.

From BBC

She was diligent and obedient and believed with all her heart that one day her prayers would be answered.

From Literature

Descriptors such as "intelligent," "obedient," "good with children," "dedicated," "calm," and "cheerful" appeared with similar frequency in both groups.

From Science Daily

Instead, we talk about it day after day after day, learning to be obedient little scientists, as if we’re on a holo loop.

From Literature