- present participle of respect.
respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
Example Sentences
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She wanted to provide a place where people who share the same frustrations could express themselves, and show how many people care about respecting Japanese creators and their content.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Restoring balance means respecting the legislative process as the main way to achieve policy changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"That was about respecting your place in society, but in the revolutionary 1640s and 1650s, hat-honor became a real gesture of defiance in the political sphere."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Pakistan, which hosted the talks and whose leadership had ushered the rival sides to the table, said it would keep facilitating dialogue and urged both countries to continue respecting the temporary truce.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
I think it’s about time men start respecting women, instead of degrading women to the point where it’s unbearable.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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