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as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another
not given to unquestioning submission, he often came in conflict with his superiors
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as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the judge ordered the submission of all of the company's records to the prosecutors
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Holly J. Morris, NPR, 23 May 2025
Such was the fate that befell Italy’s submission, director Maura Delpero’s astoundingly gorgeous family drama set in a small community tucked far away in the Alpines during the final days of World War II.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
This year’s lineup features 10 short films, across live-action and animation, selected from 170+ submissions, the most ever for the festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 May 2025
However, Kickball Dad may have started a movement as thousands of commenters chimed in on what their baby pool submissions would be.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Their willingness stemmed from the pervasive atmosphere Green established, in which his approval hinged on complete obedience to his whims.—
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Paul calls us to adopt Christ’s mind — marked by humility, self-emptying love, and obedience to God.—
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His father, Billy Sr., was an intrepid cinematographer who filmed the surrender of the German fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland in 1919, then worked on documentaries.—
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Our aim is to bring to life a chapter of Indian military history that deserves far more recognition — not just for the spectacle, but for the spirit of our soldiers who would rather die than surrender.—
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Even in the early stages, schema drift, data quality issues and compliance gaps can erode confidence in your data.—
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The village gave the stores a few weeks to remove the product from their shelves, and the village has not had an issue with compliance in the past year, Wold said.—
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“Submission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submission. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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