respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
Example Sentences
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She wrote: “Michigan voters made their choice, and respecting that choice doesn’t mean I suddenly agree with him on everything.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Pledging love and respecting someone or a relationship can make people feel so uncomfortable that leaning into these tropes of life can feel humorous, and that’s where the laughs from a Hallmark film come from.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
But I can’t shake the feeling that there’s a difference between respecting someone’s independence and refusing to let the people who love you help.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
The priority is "the return and repatriation of the greatest possible number of people, adults and minors", while respecting Spanish law and human rights, Torres told reporters after the cabinet approved the measure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
I think it’s about time men start respecting women, instead of degrading women to the point where it’s unbearable.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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