Example Sentences

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The Israeli ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, wrote on X: "No self-respecting country in the world would tolerate such an attack, and neither will Israel."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ms. Cygan opts for a stiff-spined, self-respecting approach; when Othello suspects she has betrayed him with Cassio, Desdemona comes across like a defense attorney sparring with the prosecutor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It was the only decision any self-respecting boxer of Álvarez’s caliber could have made, surprising only Paul, last seen trading punches with 58-year-old Mike Tyson while netting a gate of $18,117,072.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

The book highlights a list of kitchen essentials that every self-respecting Southerner should have in their pantry.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2025

Faced with the challenge of explaining the cornerstone of Christianity, we did what any self-respecting group of people might do.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris