Example Sentences

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Brunson embodies Knicks fans as they see themselves: confident, gritty, crafty, a tad disrespected, good in a jam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Roughly 99% of us are thinking: I’d like to be disrespected to the tune of $800,000 a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

A few days later, Lebo M posted his own Instagram video, saying he had attempted to speak with Jonasi privately, but claimed the comedian had disrespected him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

She and Dad happily railed against anyone they disliked or disrespected: Standard Oil executives, J. Edgar Hoover, and especially snobs and racists.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls