obey

Example Sentences

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Some of them had no intention of obeying their village chief.

From Barron's

Pasha said he was instructed to film and send proof to the authorities that the school was obeying the new curriculum.

From BBC

It was part of his life and if he could obey the one drive, the drive to be in the team and pull, then nothing else mattered.

From Literature

Although the number of younger women who believe wives should obey their husbands was lower than their male counterparts, the proportion was still higher than Boomer men.

From BBC

“Sit,” Commander Fitz said, and Elliot and I obeyed immediately, both of us perching on the front edge of our chairs like we were about to take flight.

From Literature