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U.S. officials and executives rise respectfully when Rodríguez enters the ornate rooms in the Miraflores palace to settle into the central chair, the visitors arrayed before her in rows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

More Americans need to “listen respectfully, speak politely. If we all did that, we might be able to get some place.”

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Have a culture where you can respectfully disagree with each other.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“He respectfully declined,” she said, “so my son gave it to another kid.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Dana stands with her hands clasped and her head bowed respectfully, and the rest of us take our lead from her.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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