respect
Example Sentences
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"But at least our families respect us for the money we send back home."
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“You’re putting money on the outcome of potential events happening or you’re betting on certain probabilities with respect to future events.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The essence of sports is good sportsmanship, which stems from good character and a respect for the game.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
What follows is a sometimes frustrating, often hilarious hodgepodge of observations about the innate folly of living in a world where treating employees with basic respect is seen as optional.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Bobby identified with him in that respect and especially valued one of his dicta: “Never obey anyone’s command unless it is coming from within you.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing respect
Memorial Day Words
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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Aretha Franklin (1942 - 2018) Tribute List
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