Example Sentences

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The additions needed to be made, he explained, because FTX was seeking a license in the Bahamas, and the C-suite wished to assure the island nation it was obeying local regulations.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2023

"So the Waymo driver was obeying the same road rules that any car is required to follow."

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2021

The church of fewer than 50 members said it was obeying federal guidelines to prevent spread of the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2020

Strampel told authorities in 2017 that he did not check to see if Nassar was obeying the examining-room restrictions because Nassar had been “exonerated” in an investigation by police and the university.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2018

Like a good little girl, Janina was obeying her father: she did not go with me.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli