respect
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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
Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
One character oozes confidence; the other struggles to gain any respect, even though he is in a position of power.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Goldman didn’t, arguing the U.S. already had legislation to condition arms sales on respect for human rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“I regard with respect and trust the statement you made in your message of October 27, that there will be no attack, no invasion,” read Levitan.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing respect
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