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apprized

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past tense of apprize

as in respected

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Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said the right to protest must be respected as long as demonstrations remain lawful, while condemning violence, looting and occupations.

— Amanda Macias, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
What drives genuine enjoyment, loyalty, and performance are feeling that your work matters and feeling respected, supported, and connected to the people around you.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

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That esteemed cosmic vintage makes this the oldest FRB ever detected by far.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Outside songwriters are esteemed in pop and country but less so in hip-hop; outside producers are celebrated in hip-hop but less so in house and techno, where the producer is the artist.

— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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Areas away from Chesapeake Bay have enjoyed abundant sunshine Thursday with a refreshing breeze and highs around 70°.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
His youthful face belies his ability to play in one of the most demanding positions on the field, defensive midfield, a spot usually reserved for senior professionals who’ve enjoyed decades of experience.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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In recent years, runs of Chinook, or king salmon, the biggest and most revered species on the Yukon River, have been down as much as eighty per cent from average levels, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
No one, not even one as respected and revered as Abraham Lincoln, could predict the future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of revered

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Guadagnino comes at Bertolucci from many angles, even claiming to have fancied him as a younger man, but facts and figures don’t really seem to enter into his concept of biography.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Speaking of singing pirates, Curry clearly fancied these kinds of roles, signing on to play the villainous Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Brian Henson’s musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

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