respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
Example Sentences
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"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
"While respecting Canada's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws, Ghana considers that reliance on unproven charges in the absence of a judicial determination raises fundamental questions of fairness and proportionality," said the statement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 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 my father, respecting my grandmother’s last wishes, left Gerald alone to the justice system, which ended up sending him to prison for eighteen months.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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