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

An FAA spokeswoman said Bedford respects Homendy and shares the common goal of preventing another midair collision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Magyar has repeatedly stressed that he respects press freedom, although critics say he can be combative with independent journalists.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Over my shoulder, I saw many of the people who weren’t family but came to pay their last respects to Gran standing nearer the shade of the huge evergreen trees lining the cemetery’s edges.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce