was respecting
- past progressive of respect.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Rutledge said that he was respecting the embargo and would not say whether Georgia, which last year placed 29th, rose or fell in the rankings.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
The U.K. claimed its primary motivation was respecting the self-determination of the islanders, but valuable fishing rights and a seat at the table in the administration of the Antarctic were also at stake.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2022
“I was respecting the fact they must have done this a lot, because they’re really good at it.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
An airline has dropped its rules on face masks on most flights saying it was respecting travellers' rights to protect themselves and their families.
From BBC ● May 19, 2022
If there was a subject on which he was irritable, it was respecting Constance.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
