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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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"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

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

In 2019, Barca were accused of disrespect by Atleti in their efforts to sign Antoine Griezmann.

From BBC May 29, 2026

No disrespect to the younger Baron, but there is no particular reason to think he will beat the indexes over time.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

And in spite of the situation, this sounded like real disrespect to me.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

Clark not only disrespects officials, she is unafraid to show up her coach Stephanie White, as witnessed by their recent viral exchange on the bench during a loss to the Portland Fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

"There is no place in our band, or in our community, for behaviour that harms or disrespects women."

From BBC Feb. 9, 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

And the more Sue disrespects the week on/week off balance, the more Elisabeth will suffer varicose veins, thinning, graying hair, sagging breasts, and other indignities of aging.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2024

“You require no instruction in this matter ... to sit before guests ... it disrespects them and the house.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

A second crisis hit Flavio's campaign when his stepmother, Michelle Bolsonaro, posted an Instagram video saying he had "disrespected me and mistreated me ... he said I didn't understand anything about politics."

From Barron's Jul. 25, 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

Brunson embodies Knicks fans as they see themselves: confident, gritty, crafty, a tad disrespected, good in a jam.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Roughly 99% of us are thinking: I’d like to be disrespected to the tune of $800,000 a year.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

“When you feel disrespected, how does that make you feel?”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Naomi Osaka has apologised for "disrespecting" Sorana Cirstea in her post-match on-court interview after she received a frosty handshake and a telling-off from the Romanian.

From BBC Jan. 22, 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

“Stop disrespecting me,” she fires back, before her team surrounds her.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 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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