respecting

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His defence of the much‑criticised centre‑circle huddle - in which he said his players were "respecting the ball" - only invited yet more criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“We remain committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming school environment for all students while respecting the crucial role parents play in students’ lives,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

From a technical perspective, these markets were already showing relative strength before the weekend’s events, and that outperformance is worth respecting as investors assess risk and opportunity.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

But he added he hoped the new title managed to "redefine survival horror in interesting new ways", while still "respecting the DNA of the series".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

I have less than two hours to live and I can’t think of a better way to spend that time than respecting Mateo’s final request to meet his father, but for real this time.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera