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respect

[ri-spekt] / rɪˈspɛkt /




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Barrett described many versions of these reforms as “complex,” “tricky,” and filled with “awkwardness” in determining how to create an office that would respect the court’s rule as both independent and constitutionally supreme.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

In a statement published by Bloomberg News, the outlet's editor-in-chief John Micklethwait said it was "very disappointed by this ruling but we will of course respect it".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

In many ways, Tana was one of Hollywood’s quiet power brokers, earning influence through humility and respect rather than status.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

“He has honestly exquisite taste—everything from the finishes, to the design and lighting—I really respect his style.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

“I won’t have any more talk like that. You will respect the other team.”

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon

Asked about Moscow’s deepening ties with Pyongyang, China’s Foreign Ministry said Beijing respects “the friendly exchanges” between the two countries and their relationship is “conducive to promoting peace and stability.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The group also requested that once the bonfire has been lit that "everyone pays their respects by dispersing quietly and respectfully afterwards".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Like I said, disgruntlement is part of the Emmy nominations tradition – and in some respects, this year spreads it around a little more evenly.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

State TV broadcast footage of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paying his respects at Khamenei's coffin on Friday afternoon, alongside parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

You’re here to pay your respects for someone else; stop it.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

The court proceedings also painted a detailed portrait of a respected economist chasing love and friendship in China, then seeing that pursuit spiral into a forced retirement from the Fed and a criminal conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Asked if he wanted to become Britain's next prime minister, Farage said yes, but that his family's privacy must be respected.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Dharmesh Patel was a respected radiologist who appeared to live an idyllic family life in a peaceful Pasadena cul-de-sac.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Public rebukes followed Hegseth’s decision last month to effectively fire Gen. Chris Donahue, a respected four-star commander who came up the ranks through the special forces.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Although Dr. Bliss rejected the help of several Washington doctors, he sought advice from two nationally respected surgical experts, Philadelphia's D. Hayes Agnew and New York's Frank Hamilton.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

“The future of creativity depends on respecting the ownership and autonomy of those who make it possible.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

“Kalibrate is committed to serving its customers with lawful, innovative fuel-pricing technology, and we remain focused on supporting our customers while respecting the litigation process.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

She wanted to provide a place where people who share the same frustrations could express themselves, and show how many people care about respecting Japanese creators and their content.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

It proposes a global agreement on how to potentially slow development and a mechanism for verifying that competitors are respecting it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Only two days ago, she would have left it at that, respecting their unspoken agreement to tread lightly in each other’s pasts.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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