respect

Example Sentences

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From what you say in your letter, it frustrates you that he does not seem to understand — or respect — what this $6 million in retirement savings mean to you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She added: "States must respect and ensure respect for the rules of war in both what they say and what they do. The world cannot succumb to a political culture that prioritizes death over life."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It was a stunning clash between coaches who, while not exactly friends, appeared to have had a healthy respect for one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He fell short at the top level but often earned respect even in defeat.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“You should have more respect for fear. It’s the engine in all your human history, fear. Fear, married to greed, married to power.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell