respect
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The peak deliberately falls short of the 177 metres of Barcelona's Montjuic hill -- an act of religious respect from Gaudi who believed the hill was the work of God.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she had to go through qualifying to reach the main draw.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
That post contained a short clip of him talking about his respect for people who work with their hands: “We need electricians, plumbers and carpenters,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Don’t look at me, Mr. Fleetwood. Grant me the respect of privacy amid my grief.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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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