respect
Example Sentences
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Kiffin, wearing a plaid top that appeared stolen from the Brady Bunch wardrobe closet, softened the tone of his departing statement, now saying he respected Ole Miss’s decision to exclude him from playoff coaching.
“Qualified means you can speak English, read road signs, understand safety rules and respect our laws,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Thousands have laid flowers and paid their respects over a three-day mourning period, with some of the notes left at the site calling for accountability.
From Barron's
Conservation efforts must also respect the people who have cared for these landscapes for generations.
From Science Daily
A good teacher will insist on civility but will respect the right of students to challenge dominant ideas and dissent from them.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
