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Example sentences for: deference

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Out of deference to the pope, the state of Missouri postponed something until after he left St. Louis and returned to Rome.
The new Democratic standard was that deference could no longer be expected, at least for jobs involving civil and human rights.
Albania appealed to the Allies for control of Kosovo but, considered an insignificant state, was rebuffed in deference to Serbian claims.
All contenders show the requisite deference toward Anabolis, the goddess of steroids.
Like much deference, it's really a disguised kiss-off.