respectful
Example Sentences
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“When the court is fair, efficient and respectful, the system works the way it is supposed to,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"A safe and respectful workplace is a non-negotiable in our restaurants."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
At the First Baptist Church, he said, the Eastlands were trying to be respectful as people grieved.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
“Let’s be respectful of the people who reside in those communities — don’t rev your engines, don’t do burnouts, try to show an element of decorum with this hobby,” he told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It’s probably a good thing that I spilled the beans beforehand, because we’re pretty quiet and respectful when the principal makes the announcement.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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