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“There’s potential for a lot of see-sawing in Washington on environmental policy in respect to the auto industry,” Whiston said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is receiving in snowfall, which places it in a precarious position in respect to its stability.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024
"We are aware of some Member States' announcements in respect to unilateral measures. What is important right now is that all countries work in the spirit of compromise and engage constructively," a Commission spokeswoman said.
From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2023
“I bow my head in respect to them as an Arab team.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022
But Daenerys Targaryen had never established a proper Queensguard even for herself nor issued any commands in respect to her consort.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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