respecting

Example Sentences

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I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Their presence came hours after Augusta chairman Fred Ridley discussed the ongoing battle for the Masters to find the balance "between respecting tradition and innovating".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Lasseter, who now runs Skydance Animation, apologized at the time for not respecting colleagues’ boundaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

In uncertain environments like this, capital preservation begins with respecting the macro backdrop.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

But it was just another lecture about respecting ladies.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns