respectful

Example Sentences

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States are investing in programs designed to promote respectful and productive dialogue across political, cultural, religious and socio-economic lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If you want us to be respectful humans at the airport stop treating us like cattle," one X user commented.

From BBC

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

From BBC

"What your director did is not respectful: he called me dumb," Bosch told reporters at the time.

From Barron's

A Singapore minister says he "should have been more respectful" after calling Hong Kong football players and fans "idiots" following a decisive 2027 Asian Cup qualifier.

From Barron's