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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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“It shows absolute disrespect for the court, for the jury, for this entire process,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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

“They don’t roll their eyes, they can’t talk back, they can be honest and forthright but they don’t disrespect their parents.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

If we treat the women in our lives with disrespect and deceit, we aren’t exactly the picture of a feminist ally.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

“Herschel, I ask mechilah from you for any disrespect this might cause you,” I whispered.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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

Yes, I’m biased against anyone who’s that uncivil, especially when he disrespects facts or — worse — is a pathological liar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 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

One family member told me this left them feeling "utterly disrespected that he refused to look me in the eyes".

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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

The sisters voiced suspicions about their brother and about local law enforcement but complained that the prosecutor had disrespected and ignored them.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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

When addressing someone they look down on or are disrespecting, the Yautja use wul, while someone they respect would be addressed as dau.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 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

The story I told had the boy disrespecting me and me getting in his face to respond.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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