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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

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

"Nursing staff will not tolerate the disrespect of other years, when we were bottom of the pile," added Ranger.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 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

Under no circumstance would he, Jethro Creighton, show disrespect to the President.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt