as in obeys
to act according to the commands of
an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society
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But every order carried out under that logic erodes the institution that gives it — and the soul of the person who obeys it.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
29 Nov. 2025 -
However, what has been less clear is whether dark matter obeys these same four forces.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The recall follows another salmonella outbreak last October stemming from a different super greens product sold at Sam's Club.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Conforms (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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