Sentence examples for showed deference from inspiring English sources

'showed deference' is a correct and usable phrase in written English
You can use it to refer to a situation where someone demonstrates respect for a person or thing. For example, "The student showed deference to her teacher by being well prepared for class."

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Chamberlain showed deference to the Rays after the game, repeatedly praising the strength of their lineup.

No matter how successful, Mr. Villarreal always showed deference to his boss, calling him "Papi".

He believed that the country was Eurosceptic by nature and could only be cajoled to vote remain by a campaign that showed deference to this anti-EU feeling.

When a Fox News anchor demanded to know when she could be interviewed, Rick Davis explained that he would allow access only to reporters who showed "deference".

He said the right things, looked people in the eye, wrote a children's book, showed deference to older stars and made girls swoon.

For his part, Mr. Sprecher rarely showed deference to traditional powers.When Nymex was bidding for the International Petroleum Exchange in London in 2001, ICE doubled Nymex's offer and won.

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It shows deference to the states".

But Mr Bush has not exactly shown deference to Congress's oversight role.

The fact that I had to show deference was one more reason that he irritated me.

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".

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