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disrespect

[dis-ri-spekt] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt /


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“It was never my intention to disrespect anybody,” he said in the video posted to Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Raleigh said after the Arozarena snub that he meant no disrespect to his teammate and that he’s simply trying to put on a game face for an international competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

"It shows absolute disrespect for the court, the jury and this entire process," said Judge Subramanian in court on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

She trusted that “Miss Lumley” would come soon enough, but when they said “Lumawoo,” it was perfectly clear to whom they were speaking, and she knew no disrespect was intended.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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