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respective

adjective as in particular, specific

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State visits like these allow presidents and prime ministers to connect with one other on a more personal level, and offer a chance for their respective staff to build working relationships.

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Marin, in his lifelong quest to collect works for his private collection, has seen how Chicano artists have grown their communities in their respective cities.

Hawke and Wilson, in their respective statements, lauded Redford for his commitment to environmental causes.

But the acting performances were praised across the board - with Doherty and Graham both winning for their respective roles, while the show also won awards for its writing and direction.

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Leeds might fancy their chances at Craven Cottage but you only have to look at their respective squads to see the difference in quality between the two sides, player for player, including on the bench.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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