Example Sentences

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At Chulalongkorn Hospital, where Bajrakitiyabha had been receiving treatment, mourners gathered Friday to pay their respects -- some clutching portraits of the late princess.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The Islamic Republic emerged from the war weakened in some respects but also with a stronger sense of its own resilience.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“In some respects, it flies in the face of the Berkshire model,” said Seifert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He visits one such winemaker on this particular trip, to pay his respects and sample the latest bottles.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern