respect
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"It certainly was a way of trying to command respect and a sort of allegiance to his agenda, for sure," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The former requires all persons to respect the criminal and civil law while in a foreign nation, but ceases to bind them on their departure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
“Evolving standards of decency,” Kennedy continued, “must embrace and express respect for the dignity of the person, and the punishment of criminals must conform to that rule.”
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
It’s about gratitude and respect for you and your husband, especially given that you do so much for your daughter, including minding her own daughter.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
They snuggled together, and before the scene where Commander Calvados wins over the respect of the crew by piloting the ship through a black hole, they’d both fallen asleep.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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