respectful

Example Sentences

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“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

Ireland captain Caelan Doris and coach Andy Farrell have chosen to be more respectful in the build-up, insisting they are wary of any Welsh revival.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“But I wanted to be respectful about how much I chose to sort of take from those stories.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

But it was customary to always be respectful of your elders, a lesson that had been drilled into her since she was a baby.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon