respectable
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"These are respectable numbers for an original horror comedy with a modest budget of around $20 million to produce," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
Here, Coppola brings her respectable, confident disregard for the outsider’s opinion to the documentary format, churning out a film that feels proud but not pretentious.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
The U.S. share of global GDP is down to 26%, while the European Union produces a respectable 14%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
We headed to the alley at the back of the shop, keeping a respectable distance between us.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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