Example Sentences

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The question now is whether U.S. medical societies will respect the evidence and uphold their ethical obligation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Or maybe he’s figured out this stranger won’t treat him like a Targaryen prince — which is to say, he will respect and protect him.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Heraskevych has said he will respect Olympic rules while still raising awareness about the war in Ukraine at the Games.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

While the W&K gallery hopes that Hungary will respect the Washington Principles, the Vienna prosecutor confirmed to AFP he has received a seizure order from Budapest, which wants the "Black Klimt" back.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

“All the world will respect the name of Zaire,” Mobutu declared in a brief taped interview at the end of the broadcast.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver