defer to
Example Sentences
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But on development matters, council members typically defer to the wishes of the council person representing the community where a development is proposed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Attached to their filing is a series of letters they received from the state Health Department, explaining that the law now requires long-term-care facilities to defer to their residents’ choices of pronouns and bathrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
There is every indication that Congress wanted to defer to the states.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
"Our coaches will defer to the statement that was put out," Stefanski said, referring to a Falcons statement saying the team was "aware" of the incident and gathering more information.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Though they are far more experienced, army surgeon Dr. Charles Sabin Taft and Dr. Albert King defer to their younger colleague because Dr. Leale was first on the scene.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
