respect
Example Sentences
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“Only that I have too much respect for living things to do that. I’m not guilty.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Chick-fil-A is famous among fans for closing on Sundays out of respect for the Christian sabbath.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"While we have resolved nearly all of these claims through settlements, families are entitled to pursue their claims through the court process, and we respect their right to do so."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The move is being read as a show of respect for the US president from Beijing, after a lower-level leader received Trump on his last visit.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The more cows a man has, the more respect he gets.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
Vocabulary lists containing respect
Memorial Day Words
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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Aretha Franklin (1942 - 2018) Tribute List
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