deferential

Example Sentences

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But he added an "overly deferential" approach to engaging with them would "almost inevitably creates political challenges or missed positive opportunities".

From BBC

Until the 1960s, most broadcasting was dry and deferential.

From BBC

Hicks was deferential to the Democratic candidates who have long served in public office and have compelling personal tales and the experience to take the helm of the state.

From Los Angeles Times

As the decades spooled past, British society would become less deferential and British media more intrusive.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The tech industry has been given deferential treatment - I think we're seeing that start to change."

From BBC