respect
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“And we insist that China respect our longstanding position in the region.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
"Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always one has to betray the other in order for a relationship to end."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“There are many photos of them together. She was definitely a big force in Ike’s life at that time, and we wanted to pay respect to that.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Among the things that Texans apparently respect is the importance of “hydrocarbon-based products.”
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“Flooffee-Fyr! Who could’ve imagined that simpering lackey would have the guts to betray me? I respect him now, yes! But he shall taste my REVENGE!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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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