respect
Example Sentences
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“It’s not a John Mayer thing. With the greatest respect, it’s not even a Henson thing. Kermit, to me, had transcended all of that and become a part of the fabric of this community.”
From Los Angeles Times
It urges colleges to ensure the way they use it “aligns with our shared values of transparency, integrity, fairness and respect for student dignity.”
From Los Angeles Times
Prof Nutt is a respected scientist, but his assertions have generated controversy.
From BBC
The Christmas lights are still twinkling in the town, but several bars closed their doors out of respect.
From Barron's
Music impresario Irving Azoff, who booked acts like the Eagles into the Forum, called her “the pioneer of the arena music show,” whose respect for music in buildings built for sports rippled across the industry.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
