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respect

[ri-spekt] / rɪˈspɛkt /




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Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she had to go through qualifying to reach the main draw.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But it did not say when or where, adding that it would not give further information until after the meeting out of "respect for the victims".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

One character oozes confidence; the other struggles to gain any respect, even though he is in a position of power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He called himself the most Catholic evangelical in the world, and he admired the Catholic Church’s ancient traditions and respect for Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But deep down...she really wished the other kids would respect her godmother enough to be quiet when she asked the first time.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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