as in adherences
the following of a custom, rule, or law
expectations of strict obedience to the guidelines were soon dashed
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Noun
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And by the series’ midpoint, Jenny functions almost solely to articulate observations about the patriarchy that were already abundantly clear.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Industry trends McDonald’s and Cava’s observations about consumer struggles aren’t happening in isolation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Obediences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obediences. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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