respecting

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His defence of the much‑criticised centre‑circle huddle - in which he said his players were "respecting the ball" - only invited yet more criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Lasseter, who now runs Skydance Animation, apologized at the time for not respecting colleagues’ boundaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“We remain committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming school environment for all students while respecting the crucial role parents play in students’ lives,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

But he added he hoped the new title managed to "redefine survival horror in interesting new ways", while still "respecting the DNA of the series".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

But he said nothing respecting it, and motioned me with a nod into my guardian’s room.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens