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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

I lived in a state of chronic uneasiness respecting my behaviour to Joe.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens