respects

Example Sentences

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In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Broadcom’s stock strikes Wall Street as a winner in a number of respects, especially after Alphabet shared more information about how it plans to finance its artificial-intelligence ambitions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He admires and respects his dad, he says, but sometimes hearing the same advice from other entrepreneurs hits differently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

After speaking with her family, the bar said it would be closed on Friday "as a mark of respect and to give our staff and customers the opportunity to reflect and pay their respects".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After a few more pleasantries and her urging me to convey her respects to my mother, she left.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly