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respecting

[ri-spek-ting]

preposition

  1. regarding; concerning.



respecting

/ ɪˈɛɪŋ /

preposition

  1. concerning; regarding

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of respecting1

First recorded in 1725–35; respect + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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The US president said following the call that "there should no longer be any questions respecting the complexity of Rare Earth products".

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But others say new legislation has damaged Denmark's reputation for respecting international humanitarian law and the rights of asylum-seekers.

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“We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”

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“Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.”

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“L.A. has not had a very good history of respecting its past, maybe because it’s still a relatively young city,” Landau says.

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