respectful

Example Sentences

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“He really looked at the world, not through any kind of binary lens, but through a personal lens that was respectful of other people’s perspective.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I think he would have been respectful enough to let you win,” they said.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 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

Local activist Luciel Adams also warns that the project should be respectful of a rocky peninsula near Lüderitz that was once the site of the Shark Island concentration camp.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Real respectful, I asked, “Is it all right for us to take the team and the wagon, sir? Papa said you might could spare’m.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns