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respectful

[ri-spekt-fuhl] / rɪˈspɛkt fəl /


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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

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

"The show is very female-centred," Meagan says, adding: "Women are talked about and cared for in a respectful way, and the emphasis is on choice and consent."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Look how he quiet and respectful, just like his father was in high school,” a large woman with dark purple hair extensions says.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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