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respecting

American  
[ri-spek-ting] / rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ /

preposition

  1. regarding; concerning.


respecting British  
/ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ /

preposition

  1. concerning; regarding

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of respecting

First recorded in 1725–35; respect + -ing 2

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The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

"It's about respecting the office... the US-UK relationship, but where you disagree ... do it in a way that is kind of meeting him where's he's at."

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

“Kalibrate is committed to serving its customers with lawful, innovative fuel-pricing technology, and we remain focused on supporting our customers while respecting the litigation process.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

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

But it’s never going to change until women start respecting themselves more.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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