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    deference

    US /ˈdɛfərəns, ˈdɛfrəns/

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    UK /ˈdefərəns/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounCourteous expression of esteem, or regard
    He speaks with deference of his best teacher

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    • "You must have been very slow about it, Jacob," Scrooge observed in a businesslike manner, although with humility and deference.

      "You must have been very slow about it, Jacob," Scrooge observed in a businesslike manner, although with humility and deference.

    • Scrooge observed, in a business-like  manner, though with humility and deference.

      Scrooge observed, in a business-like  manner, though with humility and deference.

    B2

    J.K. Rowling - A Year in the Life (ITV, 2007)

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    • No, because I didn't see her dead, which was in deference to my father's wishes.

      No, because I didn't see her dead, which was in deference to my father's wishes.

    • Which was in deference to my father's wishes.

      Which was in deference to my father's wishes.

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Audiobook with subtitles and a warm fire. Read by Greg Wagland.

    14:37A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Audiobook with subtitles and a warm fire. Read by Greg Wagland.
    • "You must have been very slow about it, Jacob," Scrooge observed, in a businesslike manner, though with humility and deference.

      "You must have been very slow about it, Jacob," Scrooge observed, in a businesslike manner, though with humility and deference.

    • business-like manner, though with humility and deference.

      business-like manner, though with humility and deference.

    B2

    Best Action Movies English 2019 - New Action Movies - Action Movies Full HD

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    • You do have a way of treating the locals with a certain deference Nick

      You do have a way of treating the locals with a certain deference Nick

    • You do have a way of treating the locals with a certain deference.

      You do have a way of treating the locals with a certain deference.

    B1

    Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania - Self-Control Stategies for School-Age Children

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    • So, um, I wanna, uh, say that I made this quote up in deference to, uh, former APS President Walter Michel.

      So, um, I wanna, uh, say that I made this quote up in deference to, uh, former APS President Walter Michel.

    • in deference to a former APS President Walter Mischel I believe I emailed him one

      in deference to a former APS President Walter Mischel I believe I emailed him one

    B1

    The Rules that Rule Japan

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    • To take advantage of the Japanese person's deference to the cone, you'll even see signs attached to them.

      To take advantage of the Japanese person's deference to the cone, you'll even see signs attached to them.

    • To take advantage of the Japanese person's deference to the cone,

      To take advantage of the Japanese person's deference to the cone,

    B1

    Prepare for IELTS 12 unit 1 life stories

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    • Even with numerous charities requesting support, he showed deference to the corporate shareholder board and balanced business with philanthropic causes.

      Even with numerous charities requesting support, he showed deference to the corporate shareholder board and balanced business with philanthropic causes.

    • Even with numerous charities requesting support, he showed deference to the corporate shareholder board and balanced business with philanthropic causes.

      Even with numerous charities requesting support, he showed deference to the corporate shareholder board and balanced business with philanthropic causes.

    B1

    Part 1 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 01-02)

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    • Jones, it is all right," said the stranger with deference.

      Jones, it is all right," said the stranger with deference.

    • Jones, it is all right," said the stranger with deference.

      Jones, it is all right," said the stranger with deference.

    B1

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    03:00Looser policy but a stronger euro | Short View
    • Perhaps the best view to have on any one currency at any one point in time is ignorance, or at least deference to the gods of money who inhabit markets too deep and ineffable to fathom.

      Perhaps the best view to have on any one currency at any one point in time is ignorance, or at least deference to the gods of money who inhabit markets too deep and ineffable to fathom.

    • or at least deference to the Gods of Money who inhabit markets too deep and ineffable to fathom.

      or at least deference to the Gods of Money who inhabit markets too deep and ineffable to fathom.

    B1

    Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)

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    • In spite of the light-brown dust-coat and leather leggings which he wore in deference to his rustic surroundings, I had no difficulty in recognizing Lestrade, of Scotland Yard.

      In spite of the light-brown dust-coat and leather leggings which he wore in deference to his rustic surroundings, I had no difficulty in recognizing Lestrade, of Scotland Yard.

    • In spite of the light brown dustcoat and leather-leggings which he wore in deference

      In spite of the light brown dustcoat and leather-leggings which he wore in deference

    B1