respecting

Example Sentences

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"They are not respecting any of the rules they agreed to."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“We remain committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming school environment for all students while respecting the crucial role parents play in students’ lives,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

These in-home sensors and location trackers can help families keep tabs on the health and safety of their aging loved ones while also respecting their privacy, writes Julie Jargon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He added: "Parliament has got to be very clear about the importance of respecting the independence of the criminal process within our country, and within our courts, and I intend to respect that."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Many participles have turned into prepositions, such as according, allowing, barring, concerning, considering, excepting, excluding, failing, following, given, granted, including, owing, regarding, and respecting, and they don’t need subjects at all.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker