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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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A riled-up Daniel Dubois responded to world champion Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make him pay for showing "disrespect".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

To them, this is another instance of Megan overcoming the disrespect of someone who doesn’t deserve her.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Give him his due and cut out the disrespect!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“Ah, sir,” said Winky, shaking her head, “ah sir, meaning no disrespect, sir, but I is not sure you did Dobby a favor, sir, when you is setting him free.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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