respect
Example Sentences
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“You’re putting money on the outcome of potential events happening or you’re betting on certain probabilities with respect to future events.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
"All prisoners and detainees are held in accordance with the law, with respect for their fundamental rights under the supervision of professional and trained prison staff," a spokesperson said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Fallon and Kimmel both announced last week they would not be airing new episodes of their shows on the night of Colbert's finale out of respect.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Good thing, too, ’cause Mr. Harris is one of those “earn their respect before you earn their friendship” kind of teachers.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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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