respectful
Example Sentences
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He has moderated his early calls for "radical change" and told AFP he wants a "respectful" relationship with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The two nations have locked horns in the past three major tournaments and developed a respectful and competitive rivalry during Wiegman's reign.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He told AFP he wants a "respectful" relationship with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“And we’re allowed to live in that. And our fans have been so respectful of that,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
We both had put on our new Sunday best jackets, trousers, shirts, and neckties, and we looked right respectful as we stepped up on the ferry.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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