self-respecting

Example Sentences

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What self respecting person would take Kelly's job if he's fired?

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2018

All you need to do is say "no" and any self respecting man will stop.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2018

"After all, no self respecting players' union will allow big state universities to prop up small private schools in football by conference alignments, guaranteed pay days, and television games," he writes.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2014

"We found that matters had reached a point that no self respecting state could accept," Hazem el-Beblawi said, citing what he describes as "the spread of anarchy and attacks on hospitals and police stations".

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2013

But, after all, it was self respecting of Henry.

From The Ranch Girls and Their Great Adventure by Vandercook, Margaret