respect
noun
a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded byin ).
have been respecting
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present perfect progressiveof respect.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In response, Mr Kishida said he had dismissed Mr Arai, adding: "We have been respecting diversity and realising an inclusive society."
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2023
In regard to the time of my birth, I cannot be as definite as I have been respecting the place.
From My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass
