respect

Example Sentences

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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

From what you say in your letter, it frustrates you that he does not seem to understand — or respect — what this $6 million in retirement savings mean to you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said Indonesia needed to respect the cheese names or there would be a stink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Everywhere I see the results of Tūtū’s love and care for her plants and respect for the soils they grow in.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila