It's not necessary to give me deferential treatment. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
She composed her features into what she hoped was an expression of deferential alertness. From Wordnik.com. [The Mistaken Wife] Reference
Mr. Haggerty has been described as deferential to his political mentors. From Wordnik.com. [Amherst Times] Reference
He nodded in a manner that could only be described as deferential, and walked on to meet them. From Wordnik.com. [The Carides Pregnancy]
Honour may be defined as the deferential recognition by word or sign of another's worth or station. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability] Reference
And he'll only allow access if the media are "deferential". From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
No questions because the media aren't "deferential" enough for Rick Davis. From Wordnik.com. [More Polling Shows Convention Bounce For McCain] Reference
I know that's in your slide but what kind of deferential do you assume when you come up with those economics?. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
There are pros and cons to AEDPA, but I personally don’t find the idea of deferential review like that to be “ridiculous.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Merritt’s Puzzling Dissent in Getsy v. Mitchell:] Reference
In official letters you should be more deferential. From Wordnik.com. [Higher Lessons in English A work on english grammar and composition] Reference
He was particularly deferential to Jake and Alfred. From Wordnik.com. [Watch Yourself Go By] Reference
Constitution and the 'deferential tendency' of the English people. From Wordnik.com. [The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886] Reference
Each must be gracious to those below and deferential to those above. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Business Etiquette] Reference
"That's all right," said Gertie, impressed by his deferential manner. From Wordnik.com. [Love at Paddington] Reference
"But will this not free Lord Farquhart?" asked the deferential voice. From Wordnik.com. [Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905] Reference
Around the edge of it, with a certain deferential caution, comes a hat. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Frayn: The day my life changed] Reference
Willa mused so long that Welsh finally asked, with a deferential cough. From Wordnik.com. [The Fifth Ace] Reference
At last the younger woman said in her previous deferential, coaxing tone. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7] Reference
It is not a deferential society, but one where authority has to earn its respect. From Wordnik.com. [Diana's Britain] Reference
In the past, delegates have been largely deferential to their Senate counterparts. From Wordnik.com. [In Md. primary races, civil debate gives way to civil war] Reference
And then interposes the SAGE OF QUEEN ANNE'S GATE with bland deferential inquiry. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 22, 1893] Reference
Malvo called Muhammad "Dad" and appeared deferential, saying "Yes sir, no sir" in public. From Wordnik.com. [Descent Into Evil] Reference
And in his presence, they were extraordinarily deferential in both attitude and expression. From Wordnik.com. [The Philosopher And The Pragmatist] Reference
We break them down only to rebuild them in our own image — hilarious, kooky, deferential. From Wordnik.com. [The Creative Use of Meal Time] Reference
And removing his hat with a bow just a little less deferential than the one he had given to Miss. From Wordnik.com. [In Her Own Right] Reference
Many of those legislators who were so deferential last week haven't yet figured out how to deal with this. From Wordnik.com. [Did She Take The Hill?] Reference
They released a photo of Gingrich and Dole chatting with a respectfully deferential president on Air Force One. From Wordnik.com. [Missing The Moment] Reference
I think if you look at the contents of our interviews with senior officials or anybody, we are not deferential. From Wordnik.com. [Good Night, Robin] Reference
MOON: Check out just one of these beautifully deferential performances and you may find yourself curious to hear more. From Wordnik.com. [Grammy Preview: Album Of The Year] Reference
But American political leaders have not always been as deferential toward economic power as they are expected to be today. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Sandel: Obama Must Assert Democratic Control Over Economic Forces] Reference
"Pardon me, Miss Darrow, for not making my meaning clearer to you," said Maitland with a deferential inclination of the head. From Wordnik.com. [The Darrow Enigma] Reference
Armitage's deferential greeting and she found the Crane's wide, boyish grin irresistible as he bowed low over her small hand. From Wordnik.com. [Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore] Reference
Because of the pronounced scent of spirits, she drew away when he came too near; Jim Langham instantly became more deferential. From Wordnik.com. [Love at Paddington] Reference
I was surprised to see most people take a conservative, deferential view, suggesting that I hold off until she updates her profile. From Wordnik.com. [Faster Forward: Facebook etiquette: Let friends break their own big news] Reference
Always deferential, she was never servile; always reserved, she ever faced duties large and small, promptly, quietly and efficiently. From Wordnik.com. [Our Nervous Friends — Illustrating the Mastery of Nervousness] Reference
His manner was deferential, without being obsequious; his voice, clear, sonorous, and distinct, rang on the ear like a well-toned bell. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
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