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respect

[ri-spekt] / rɪˈspɛkt /




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“At the same time, we respect the political framework in the U.S.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Afghan officials have repeatedly denied the accusations from Islamabad, and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Already what I did last year was amazing and to be a champion here, I thought I deserved a wildcard and to get a little bit of respect."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

What fabulous representatives these are of the country that Europe once looked upon with gratitude and respect: clownish, crude and stupid all at once.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Was it outlandish to expect the Afterlife to give him a little more respect than this?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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