as in obeys
to act according to the commands of
an independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the dictates of society
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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Shotwell aims to keep clear of geo-political debate—seeing to it that SpaceX obeys the laws and regulations of countries in which Starlink is licensed to operate, and sidestepping blame in places it’s forbidden but is being used anyway.
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Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
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L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
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“Conforms (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforms%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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