- present participle of respect.
respecting
Example Sentences
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The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Kalibrate is committed to serving its customers with lawful, innovative fuel-pricing technology, and we remain focused on supporting our customers while respecting the litigation process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Ronaldo fans flooded the social media accounts of Neves, Bruno Fernandes and others, accusing them of not respecting the Portugal captain.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
"While respecting Canada's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws, Ghana considers that reliance on unproven charges in the absence of a judicial determination raises fundamental questions of fairness and proportionality," said the statement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
But it’s never going to change until women start respecting themselves more.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
