- present participle of respect.
respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
Example Sentences
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“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
"Castlelake's ambition is to support EasyJet as a stronger, more resilient European airline under European control, respecting EasyJet's valuable airline assets and continuing to sustain its network."
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“I don’t think you can put a monetary value on civic pride and respecting your fan base,” Aitken said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 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
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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