respectful
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"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
"Most fans are really respectful and thankful of you doing it. They are never disrespectful until they don't get what they want."
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
James J. Kimble, a communication professor and propaganda historian at Seton Hall University, said U.S. presidents have “by and large” struck a respectful tone in wartime, though there are some exceptions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
I shouted, which is what I called him when I wanted to be respectful.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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