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Clinton, after all, is incredibly deferential to his Joint Chiefs because of his own history of nonservice: It's impossible to believe that he would have overruled the chiefs if they were as absolute as the leaks suggest.
Rodman is also popular because his rebellion and mad behavior are welcome in a world where we're expected to be deferential and compliant.
1) Monica is the kind of woman who has a cell phone; 2) Monica is deferential to authority; and 3) Monica is not feeling too confident.
The fourth-year forward hopes to shed his deferential reputation: "I think I can be the best player in the NBA, and I want to show it."
Prudie thanks you for expanding on her answer, as she is always deferential to physicians.