respecting

Example Sentences

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"That was about respecting your place in society, but in the revolutionary 1640s and 1650s, hat-honor became a real gesture of defiance in the political sphere."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

If you ask me, that’s exactly why they don’t come—they’re afraid they would have to start respecting me finally.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver