respect
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That post contained a short clip of him talking about his respect for people who work with their hands: “We need electricians, plumbers and carpenters,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Already what I did last year was amazing and to be a champion here, I thought I deserved a wildcard and to get a little bit of respect."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
You can’t tell this story without revisiting all of those events, and Thayil does so with respect and care.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Gran,” she repeated, making a circle with her hand and holding it to her chest in the sign for respect.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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