respect
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But even then, the film feels energized by its bold mixture of pulp pleasures and weighty musings, operating with a bruising efficiency that Ali’s skilled assassin would no doubt respect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
When Sheen did encounter diverging opinions, his profound humility and willingness to admit mistakes only increased the respect his contemporaries had for him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
You should respect this decision by dropping the issue.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
O'Shea said it is important for the squad to "speak openly" and "respect each other's views" when they come together to discuss the Israel game on Friday.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
She explains that she had been taught from childhood to respect priests and what they represent in the Catholic religion, but she is finding it more and more difficult to do so.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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While they may inhabit a different world than the rest of us in other respects, they live and die along with the rest of the investment world when it comes to investing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Banque Misr added that it respects “relevant regulatory and legal frameworks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
She respects him, and I think those things are important.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
They arrived through painstaking reporting by ProPublica and The New Yorker’s Dexter Filkins and were confirmed in meaningful respects by the people involved.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
You’re here to pay your respects for someone else; stop it.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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I respected that, big time, and we tried to make an exciting movie and stick to the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
John was a very respected director of highly acclaimed low-budget films.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The idea reassures believers that true patriots like themselves will soon be financially secure, respected, and healthy—and it also offers more immediate relief too.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Before 7 October, people generally respected the Arab players," Segal said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I’d take it manfully, and be respected if I couldn’t be loved,” said Amy, with the decision of one who knew nothing about it.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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But I can’t shake the feeling that there’s a difference between respecting someone’s independence and refusing to let the people who love you help.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Their presence has led to debate over how to balance bringing tennis to a new, different audience while respecting the game's etiquette.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
After he criticized Costa Rica’s system of government as a “perfect dictatorship,” eight former presidents of the country released a joint statement defending Costa Rica’s tradition of respecting the rule of law and human rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The priority is "the return and repatriation of the greatest possible number of people, adults and minors", while respecting Spanish law and human rights, Torres told reporters after the cabinet approved the measure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Are they getting back together? and respecting her career.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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