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respecting

American  
[ri-spek-ting] / rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ /

preposition

  1. regarding; concerning.


respecting British  
/ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ /

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

Etymology

Origin of respecting

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

Example Sentences

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In-home sensors and location trackers can help families keep tabs on aging loved ones while respecting their privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

These in-home sensors and location trackers can help families keep tabs on the health and safety of their aging loved ones while also respecting their privacy, writes Julie Jargon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Devices ranging from in-home sensors to location trackers can help families keep tabs on their aging loved ones while also respecting their privacy, writes Julie Jargon.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.

From Barron's