Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, it is not only ABC and Disney that are obeying in advance.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2024

In some cases, that means having to wear an ankle tag so that their movements can be monitored to check they are obeying a curfew or following other restrictions.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

Senior Israeli officials say their forces are obeying the law, although “mistakes” happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Their language is exploding, and their bodies are obeying more of their demands, but their brain is years from being logical, so you are balancing these powerful growth spurts with tremendous emotionality.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2022

They are obeying strict laws, rather like the laws of gravity or of planets in orbit, whereby some chords exert more power than others.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall