had been obeying

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of obey.
  obey

  verb (used with object)

  to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of.

Related Words

• accept
• adhere to
• carry out
• comply
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• execute
• heed
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