Example Sentences

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In other words, the deal appears to strike a balance that will ensure the university obeys the law without coercive overreach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

This one figures out how to converse with one of the deadliest extraterrestrials in the known universe — and not only does it understand her, it obeys her commands.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

He added that he "obeys the government and will pay it" as he didn't know the repayment was not legally required.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

Min-sung obeys Young-tak to ensure access to resources, but at home Myung-hwa can’t hide her disappointment in him.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

When Ruby obeys Mack, he gives her a cube of sugar or a bit of dried apple.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate