How to use "obey" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "obey" in popular movie and book plots

  • If Byerley is a robot, he must obey the Three Laws of Robotics.  - Evidence (short story)
  • Their attempts to remove Cutie physically also fail, as the other robots have become disciples and refuse to obey human orders.  - Reason (short story)
  • The soldiers, however, obey the orders of their commanding officer to open fire at the village.  - Soldier Blue
  • Twelve of the city golems, clay creatures forced to obey the written instructions placed inside their heads, decide to create a "king" golem.  - Feet of Clay (novel)
  • The Doctor hopes that this will change Taren's voice, so his robots - unable to recognise him - won't obey his orders.  - The Robots of Death
  • Wienis, maddened by his failure, orders Hardin's execution, but his royal guardsmen refuse to obey him.  - Foundation (Isaac Asimov novel)
  • She has no doubts about her role in life, which will be to serve and obey her future husband.  - Mrs Craddock
  • After O-90 insists that she will obey the law by turning over their child to be raised by the One State, D-503 obliges.  - We (novel)
  • As Jareth begs her to obey him and he will love her, she remembers the line, "You have no power over me.  - Labyrinth (film)
  • Admetus is torn between choosing death or choosing to obey these unreasonable restrictions.  - Plot device
  • Alexei says that although he does not want any fighting, he must obey his superiors in guarding the residence.  - The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
  • With Marian by his side, from across the great hall Robin replies with enthusiasm, "May I obey all your commands with equal pleasure, Sire.  - The Adventures of Robin Hood
  • Their romance progresses to the point of marriage when, despite his qualms, for love of Louise Alfred agrees to obey the Queen.  - The Love Parade
  • The King orders her to obey as "my servant"; she repudiates the term and hurries away.  - The King and I
  • When he sees it, he will blindly obey the next suggestion or order given to him and never have any memories of those actions.  - The Manchurian Candidate (1962 film)
  • Odrade is a loose cannon; she does not obey normal Bene Gesserit prohibitions about love, and is also Teg's biological daughter.  - Heretics of Dune

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