obey

Example Sentences

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They must obey laws, but beyond that, social media companies can filter content as they like, and anything objectionable is the responsibility of whomever posted it.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“When asked to generate images, it will refuse to produce anything illegal, as the operating principle for Grok is to obey the laws of any given country or state.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

A group of Chagossians are refusing to obey a removal order issued by British authorities, after landing on the Chagos Islands to protest against a deal to hand over the territory to Mauritius.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“In the moment when you are dealing with law enforcement officials, you obey their orders so you can get home safely,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Penelope put down her pole and made off at a trot, for by now she knew that walking was no way for a sailor to obey a summons from the captain.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood