refuse to obey
Example Sentences
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It is possible that the marshals or the BOP might view such an order as illegal and refuse to obey.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025
Even though on paper they might not have much power, there are very few Ghanaians who would refuse to obey a call by the chief in their village.
From BBC • May 3, 2023
“You can’t both expect the state to give you all of the services that it provides and refuse to obey any of the rules of the state.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2021
They praised his pledges to "protect the military’s apolitical status, avoid military involvement in the election process, respect the peaceful transition of presidential authority under the Constitution and refuse to obey any unlawful orders."
From Fox News • Aug. 29, 2020
He was standing in front of his chair, bent double as if he feared his legs would refuse to obey him if he took so much as a step toward the Shadow.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
