respect
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She attended Notre Dame sporting events with her husband and had great respect for student athletes who practiced their sport, studied hard and often held off-campus jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Kainerugaba called what happened half a century ago "a painful chapter in our history" but, he added, Uganda-Israel relations have developed into a "partnership characterised by mutual trust, respect and co-operation".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
In that respect, Stacey Marinkovich's Diamonds shone as ultimate professionals, and England again came up short against a top side, losing by one less point than the pool stage match between the teams.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“ABDC” shone a spotlight on background performers and treated its participants with respect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“But I do respect Oba chan,” Sadako said.
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
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An agency spokesperson said that ICE’s investigative methods abide by the Constitution and respects civil liberties and privacy interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"We understand that this case has been challenging and has brought up strong feelings. We ask that everyone respects the legal process and each other as we process this outcome," they added.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
That was a faster rise than the 5.9% average recorded since 2000, and was unusual in other respects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It’s a wonderful day, but in some respects, it’s bittersweet,” Jim said the day of Chad’s managerial debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
I’ll pay our respects at the funeral on Saturday.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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And yet, by the reckoning of one of the most respected currency hands in Washington, China’s currency is between 20% and 30% below its true value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In a statement to Spotlight, Boutcher said: "Mr Rowan is a professional and respected investigative journalist, and I am happy to meet with him to discuss any issues or concerns he may have."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He also emphasized that invoking the Fifth Amendment was a protected right that must be "respected."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
MarketWatch: You chaired the Yale University investment committee for decades, working with David Swensen, who was Yale’s respected chief investment officer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Cherrie not only respected Roosevelt as the former president of the United States, but he genuinely cared about him, like a brother.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
This includes "working on ways to make repairs to battery packs more technically feasible, while respecting safety protocols...as well as satisfying the requirements of insurers".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Kalibrate is committed to serving its customers with lawful, innovative fuel-pricing technology, and we remain focused on supporting our customers while respecting the litigation process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"While respecting Canada's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws, Ghana considers that reliance on unproven charges in the absence of a judicial determination raises fundamental questions of fairness and proportionality," said the statement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
I hastened to drive from my mind the hateful notion I had been conceiving respecting Grace Poole; it disgusted me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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