respectful
Example Sentences
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"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
"Good neighborliness, respectful relations between nations, and strengthening our political, cultural and trade ties should always be a priority," Sanchez told AFP, adding that Peru-US relations "cannot be an exception."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Responses were respectful but hoped she was kidding.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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
“Madame Doktor,” Askar would say, using the two most respectful words he could possibly use to honor my mother.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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