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Discover LudwigThe phrase "show deference" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are expressing respect for someone or something, or when you are deferring to someone else's opinion or judgement. For example, "I respect his opinion and want to show deference to his judgement in this matter."
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What if they think that passivity is the best way to show deference?
The fact that I had to show deference was one more reason that he irritated me.
And yes, blacks were supposed to show deference to whites and were often coerced into doing so.
However, the justices said courts should show deference in scheduling and other matters to the heavy burdens of the presidency.
Even some blacks acknowledged that he did not help himself by refusing to show deference to a police officer.
He referred to "President Santorum," and talked about how he hoped Democratic senators would show deference to his nominees to the federal courts.
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It shows deference to the states".
But Mr Bush has not exactly shown deference to Congress's oversight role.
They were showing deference to religious doctrines that should have no place in the law).
"Not only should we be listened to, we should be shown deference".
No matter how successful, Mr. Villarreal always showed deference to his boss, calling him "Papi".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com