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

It was the Fifth Sunday in Lent for which they were preparing, and they were respecting the unusually long and difficult Gospel for the day.

From Sowing and Sewing A Sexagesima Story by Yonge, Charlotte Mary