respectable

Example Sentences

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A local prefect once told me of his distaste at the thought that Orsoni could be profiting from his new stage to show a more respectable side.

From BBC

Keeping track of Good and Evil was exhausting, especially when Evil looked like such a respectable person.

From Literature

Ex-Norway forward Joshua King has a very respectable five goals against United, although neither of his two senior appearances for the club came in the league.

From BBC

The offensive line for the Chargers, a unit constantly under construction, did a respectable job early on of protecting Herbert, who was sacked 60 times this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, a 3-2 defeat is more respectable than 4-1, and England have started brightly in their bid to further cut the deficit.

From BBC