obey
Example Sentences
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When the next president swears an oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” he undertakes both to obey the Constitution and to remove threats to it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Instead of assuming a detailed theory from the start, scientists begin with a few broad principles they believe nature must obey and then determine what laws naturally emerge.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
One of the great strengths of American democracy is that the country’s military is nonpartisan, a trait that ensures officers and service members alike obey the Constitution and serve civilian authority.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
“Always obey posted signals, stop when required, and ensure it is safe to proceed before crossing tracks,” the Police Department said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
But the leader of the Hitler Youth, Baldur von Schirach, was unhappy about the unfavorable publicity, and he told the Hitler Youth to obey the law.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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