respect
noun
a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded byin ).
were respecting
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past progressiveof respect.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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His defence of the much‑criticised centre‑circle huddle - in which he said his players were "respecting the ball" - only invited yet more criticism.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Google tried something similar years ago, a "Do not track," header - but it was not legally enforceable, users could not check to see whether sites were respecting it and it has largely been dropped.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2022
We were respecting the fact that Charlotte is on her journey, grieving Sidney.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2022
Asked if the police were respecting their human rights, Zaw Htay replied: “Yes, yes, I have told them not do those things.”
From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2017
These battles were respecting the possession of some maise fields.
From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
