obediently

Example Sentences

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Moira and I obediently played the parts of two non-regulars visiting from the big city, drinking in the atmosphere.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Nonetheless, it's hard to imagine that the U.S. public would tolerate assertions that African or Asian nations should relinquish their autonomy and obediently return to the “sphere of influence” of their erstwhile colonizers.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

Even more impressive is when upon command, one by one, his majestic hyacinth macaws — the world’s largest parrots by length — return obediently to perch on his arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023

She ordered me to return to my seat, where I obediently remained for the duration of the flight.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022

Then she made a sharp coughing noise, and her cubs obediently dashed off into the woods.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen