respect

Example Sentences

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Last month, in an address to the Italian Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo stated that we ought to respect what military people do as a “vocation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But Seagate Technology’s stock gains have trailed those of rival Western Digital, and a Morgan Stanley analyst thinks investors aren’t giving Seagate enough respect.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She added: "States must respect and ensure respect for the rules of war in both what they say and what they do. The world cannot succumb to a political culture that prioritizes death over life."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He fell short at the top level but often earned respect even in defeat.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The first was how nice it was to see someone treating a horse with such care and respect.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood