1.   As a new manager, you had to earn their respect.

2.   He did little to earn their respect, and many complained that he treated them with little respect.

3.   He soon earned the respect of the players.

4.   His courageous industry earned the respect, not only of his fellow Roman Catholics, but of Christians of all denominations.

5.   With his firm handling of the dispute, he had earned the respect of his opponents.

6.   Yet he kept his cool through these near-disasters, for which he earned universal respect.

7.   She has earned the respect of her fellow athletes.

8.   I think he has earned the respect of leaders all round the world.

9.   He has earned their respect.

10.   He has also earned the respect of the players who know that Nigel can hold the key to them returning to the side quickly.