respectful

Example Sentences

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“He was a very respectful driver on the streets and took all of his aggressive driving to the racetrack,” said longtime friend Gregg Garfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Recent reporting of the meeting is highly exaggerated and distorted," the Pentagon said on X. "The meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The Pentagon called reports of the meeting “highly exaggerated and distorted,” saying it was “a respectful and reasonable discussion.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

They describe his negotiating style as patient, respectful and empathetic, even as he presses for maximum advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Either I was a little slow or the language was too elegant, because I was nodding my head in respectful agreement when, suddenly, it hit me what he meant.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson