respectful
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He told AFP he wants a "respectful" relationship with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
"He feels that allegiance to the country that he's playing for now and you're always very respectful of that."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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
But it was customary to always be respectful of your elders, a lesson that had been drilled into her since she was a baby.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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