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obedience

[oh-bee-dee-uhns] / oʊˈbi di əns /


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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

But a court that tolerates such defiance eventually forfeits the right to demand obedience.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 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

The Guards Corps said in a statement it was "ready for complete obedience and self-sacrifice in carrying out the divine commands" of the younger Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Our track record for obedience was not so great this week.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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