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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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“I spent a lot of time on it making sure it was perfect because I didn’t want to disrespect the language, because it’s so beautiful,” Beyoncé told People en Español that year.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

“It shows absolute disrespect for the court, for the jury, for this entire process,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

"We saw the disrespect and destruction of a community that should have been listened to," he added.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"Systematic maintenance efforts are being carried out" to prevent "any disrespect toward the commemorative statues", and to ensure "future generations can continue to study Myanmar's historical heritage in a correct and appropriate manner", she added.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

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

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

Clark not only disrespects officials, she is unafraid to show up her coach Stephanie White, as witnessed by their recent viral exchange on the bench during a loss to the Portland Fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

To rely on acquitted conduct disrespects the jury’s role and undermines public faith in our criminal-justice system.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

And the more Sue disrespects the week on/week off balance, the more Elisabeth will suffer varicose veins, thinning, graying hair, sagging breasts, and other indignities of aging.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2024

“He has disgraced his country and disrespects everyone around him because he is a sad individual who is mad about how his miserable life has turned out.”

From Washington Times Dec. 25, 2023

“No one disrespects me, especially my children,” he said.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

It does not care whether it was hidden or disrespected, whether you craved it or merely added it, whether the broccoli arrived under a glossy blanket of cheese.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

“It’s disappointing in that regard, to feel disrespected a little bit.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

A second crisis hit Flavio's campaign when his stepmother, Michelle Bolsonaro, posted an Instagram video saying he had "disrespected me and mistreated me ... he said I didn't understand anything about politics."

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

“I’ve always felt very loved by the people of Mexico. I’ve never disrespected anyone,” he said during an interview with “Simplemente Fútbol.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

All day long I was disrespected by criminals; I felt that home should be different.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

That line has stayed with me just as stubbornly as the one about disrespecting broccoli.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

In doing so, he will be disrespecting the wishes of his wife.

From MarketWatch Nov. 17, 2025

When addressing someone they look down on or are disrespecting, the Yautja use wul, while someone they respect would be addressed as dau.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2025

If one isn't putting as much effort in, "it can feel like they're disrespecting the relationship", she says.

From BBC Oct. 5, 2025

"That is insubordinate. It is improper. It is disrespecting of her teachers—" In his anger he had forgotten his fear of lurking spies: each wrong he voiced was a decibel higher than the last outrage.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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