respecting

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The guess here is that the mullahs are not exactly fanatics when it comes to respecting each other’s voting rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

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

Yes, it’s her treasure box and she can do as she pleases with it, but G’ma’s usually all about respecting Scoob’s “agency.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone