respecting

Example Sentences

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I was a “serious yogi,” and to date me would mean respecting my daily practice and being OK with the 3,000 small Ganesha statues tucked into every crevice of my apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

His defence of the much‑criticised centre‑circle huddle - in which he said his players were "respecting the ball" - only invited yet more criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But my father, respecting my grandmother’s last wishes, left Gerald alone to the justice system, which ended up sending him to prison for eighteen months.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie