disrespect
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"We saw the disrespect and destruction of a community that should have been listened to," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
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
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
“Your father w as a brilliant man. Not another word of disrespect from you.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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
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
In a Facebook post, the Museum said these images were a "dangerous distortion" which "disrespects victims and harasses their memory".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 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
“No one disrespects me, especially my children,” he said.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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
"He was very rude, he disrespected me and mistreated me on the phone," Michelle Bolsonaro, 44, told her 8.2 million Instagram followers about her stepson Flavio Bolsonaro, 45.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 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
A few days later, Lebo M posted his own Instagram video, saying he had attempted to speak with Jonasi privately, but claimed the comedian had disrespected him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
Pong thought about how he’d demanded his freedom, how he’d disrespected his teacher.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Critics accused him of disrespecting the cultural significance of the scene.
From BBC ● May 27, 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
“Sneaking around out and about is one thing, but parading through school like this, disrespecting Dave?”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
Vocabulary lists containing disrespect
Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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