respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
Example Sentences
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I was a “serious yogi,” and to date me would mean respecting my daily practice and being OK with the 3,000 small Ganesha statues tucked into every crevice of my apartment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Their presence came hours after Augusta chairman Fred Ridley discussed the ongoing battle for the Masters to find the balance "between respecting tradition and innovating".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
In uncertain environments like this, capital preservation begins with respecting the macro backdrop.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Terryl, respecting Jackie’s strength and privacy, let it go.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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