- present participle of respect.
respecting
Example Sentences
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"That's why it's a very frustrating situation. We were speaking a lot about respecting the identity and it doesn't matter the team that we were facing," the Spaniard said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
“The mistake here would be Cleveland-Cliffs not respecting the obligations, the commitments that they made in the acquisition,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Vaccarello began the difficult task of replacing France's Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent in 2016, taking several seasons to identify a fresh look for the brand while also respecting its illustrious heritage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Pledging love and respecting someone or a relationship can make people feel so uncomfortable that leaning into these tropes of life can feel humorous, and that’s where the laughs from a Hallmark film come from.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Trust me, he isn’t being cool, or respecting the code of the schoolyard.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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