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respecting

[ri-spek-ting] / rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ /


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The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

A Daera spokesperson said that while there are "no quick fixes", restoring and protecting the ecological health of water bodies "is possible by respecting the science and supporting the difficult decisions needed".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

"It's about respecting the office... the US-UK relationship, but where you disagree ... do it in a way that is kind of meeting him where's he's at."

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

This includes "working on ways to make repairs to battery packs more technically feasible, while respecting safety protocols...as well as satisfying the requirements of insurers".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

I hastened to drive from my mind the hateful notion I had been conceiving respecting Grace Poole; it disgusted me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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