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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

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

“The companies building these technologies understand that trust is essential to long-term success, and trust begins with respecting creators’ rights,” Stiggers said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 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," the US firm said.

From BBC Jun. 22, 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

“It has to do with respecting us,” the small girl said.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

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