respectfully
Example Sentences
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Nikon said Xu was "respectfully complying" with its investigation and had provided it with additional technical documents.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
We’ve always been treated respectfully by President Putin and his team.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Researchers also worked with Malgana elders to identify language that could be used respectfully in the organism's scientific name.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
"The US should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge our rights, and uphold commitments," Araghchi said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Ali and Musab shake hands with the man and his son; they smile and nod respectfully at the woman.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
Vocabulary lists containing respectfully
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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List 2
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