disrespect
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“We have a special monument for our veterans and Tustin’s military community, and to have somebody come in and disrespect that ... it’s just sad,” Lumbard said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
“No disrespect for Portland State, but that’s the way it should look when you execute the way we’re supposed to execute.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
"Systematic maintenance efforts are being carried out" to prevent "any disrespect toward the commemorative statues", and to ensure "future generations can continue to study Myanmar's historical heritage in a correct and appropriate manner", she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
After all the pain, disrespect and delays, justice had been served.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
I fall asleep once as well, no disrespect to the writers.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
It states the show disrespects her memory and risks making light of such a harrowing event.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
To rely on acquitted conduct disrespects the jury’s role and undermines public faith in our criminal-justice system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
“He has disgraced his country and disrespects everyone around him because he is a sad individual who is mad about how his miserable life has turned out.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
We are a diverse species that disrespects its diversity.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2023
He was a runaway and a thief and a liar, and if there was a word for someone who disrespects a monk in his own temple, he was that, too.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
It does not care whether it was hidden or disrespected, whether you craved it or merely added it, whether the broccoli arrived under a glossy blanket of cheese.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Iglesias, 82, called the accusations "absolutely false", saying he had never "abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The owners of a Titanic-themed ride have defended it after criticism it disrespected those who died in the 1912 disaster.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I’ve always felt very loved by the people of Mexico. I’ve never disrespected anyone,” he said during an interview with “Simplemente Fútbol.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
I’ve had this happen to me, and I always feel a bit like I’m being disrespected.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
That line has stayed with me just as stubbornly as the one about disrespecting broccoli.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
In doing so, he will be disrespecting the wishes of his wife.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 17, 2025
“Starbucks’ long pattern of disrespecting workers’ rights stands in stark contrast to the Olympic spirit, which celebrates human dignity, fairness, solidarity, and teamwork,” Eisen said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
Still, the first “Limitless” had its “Goop”-y moments, such as an indigenous ceremony that was criticized for allegedly disrespecting a sacred site.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2025
“I think you are the one who is disrespecting me,” Kaede countered, hot with anger.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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