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Examples of respectful in a Sentence
the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
Recent Examples of respectful from the Web
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Our district remains very committed to teaching our students about good and just ways to be respectful and caring.
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Sharissa is always positive and is a very respectful young lady.
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The way to handle that is to be respectful of the other team.
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The Allman Brothers Band and Grand Funk Railroad each released their debut albums three months apart during 1969, and as contemporaries and road warriors at the same time, the two bands developed a respectful kinship with each other.
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The crowd's response, while appropriately respectful, still felt reserved.
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Advocates suggest being respectful and appreciative to build a positive relationship with your care team.
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In one indelible scene, a German member of Parliament (Tilda Swinton) delivers a calm, respectful and unsparing demolition of the American position.
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For crops, the best choice would be fairer distribution of food grown by a respectful and biologically informed agriculture that stops treating soil like dirt.
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First Known Use of respectful
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RESPECTFUL Defined for English Language Learners
respectful
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: showing or having respect
RESPECTFUL Defined for Kids
respectful
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: showing high regard or courtesy a respectful manner
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\-fə-lē\ adverb We kept respectfully silent during the ceremony.Learn More about respectful
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