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respectful

[ri-spekt-fuhl] / rɪˈspɛkt fəl /


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In his speech to Spanish bishops, he urged them to "build a new reality through respectful dialogue and the use of new languages" to evangelise, urging them to recognise young people's "search for meaning".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Responses were respectful but hoped she was kidding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“And we’re allowed to live in that. And our fans have been so respectful of that,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Stick and I fell into a respectful silence.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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