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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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“It was never my intention to disrespect anybody,” he said in the video posted to Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"It shows absolute disrespect for the court, the jury and this entire process," said Judge Subramanian in court on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

"Of course, no disrespect or anything. Just, like, I could serve on the tee. I could do whatever. I decided to do this, so I thought it was the better option at this moment."

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

“Ah, sir,” said Winky, shaking her head, “ah sir, meaning no disrespect, sir, but I is not sure you did Dobby a favor, sir, when you is setting him free.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling