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respectful

[ri-spekt-fuhl] / rɪˈspɛkt fəl /


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"Our clear message is in an unambiguous way that we're hoping that people can remain calm and respectful during that presidential visit."

From Barron's

Asked before the Games on how the Americans might be received, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said she hoped that the occasion would be “seen by everyone as an opportunity to be respectful.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Axios said the administration agreed to the request "to be respectful" to its allies but that it was "very sceptical" about the prospects of success.

From BBC

"I hope the opening ceremony is seen by everyone as a chance to be respectful," she said.

From BBC

The HIS report also highlighted 10 areas of good practice including "positive and respectful" interactions between staff and women, families and babies and that staff felt well supported in an under-pressure environment.

From BBC