respecting
Americanpreposition
preposition
Etymology
Origin of respecting
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 future of creativity depends on respecting the ownership and autonomy of those who make it possible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 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
She wanted to provide a place where people who share the same frustrations could express themselves, and show how many people care about respecting Japanese creators and their content.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
If you ask me, that’s exactly why they don’t come—they’re afraid they would have to start respecting me finally.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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