obedience
Example Sentences
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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
When he was a puppy, he attended obedience classes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Padrino was one of few close Maduro allies to have remained in the interim government, having sworn "loyalty and absolute obedience" to Rodriguez.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
And Rosie, surprised into obedience, did as he was told.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing obedience
The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 2
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"The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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