respect
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Along river mouths, this distance is extended to 500 metres with respect to the estuary.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Colbert's fellow late-night hosts were all due to air re-runs Thursday out of respect for Colbert's swansong.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“James and Kathryn Murdoch understand what we’re building, respect editorial independence, and are deeply committed to this new company’s success.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
On the one hand, the Constitution is moribund with respect to formal amendment.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
But deep down...she really wished the other kids would respect her godmother enough to be quiet when she asked the first time.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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