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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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"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

I mean no disrespect to Mr. Paxton or his fans when I say his talk was hard to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Kaufman stressed: "The defence does not disrespect the soul of any deceased person, nor does it make light of the loss of life."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

She’ll turn to the other men on the train and ask them why aren’t they saying anything, why are they letting a grown man disrespect a girl.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan