pay respects
Example Sentences
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"We pay respects to those who lost their lives, those who risked their lives, those who worked so hard to save lives, and all of us who will never forget."
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025
The parade would celebrate the Army and pay respects to the soldiers who gave their lives and fortunes for the nation.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2025
By tradition, that will include a public viewing at the US Capitol where people will file through the building's rotunda to pay respects, including lawmakers and everyday Americans.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024
He recalled going to visit the Woodland cemetery as a child to pay respects to his grandfather and being startled that the etching on the gravestone said “Young” instead of “Fong.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024
In the morning, Jackie disengaged from the family that had gathered to pay respects and take her to the mortuary.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
