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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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When he finally buys a seemingly more respectable house, it turns out to be shoddy and overpriced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nvidia has bought back $85 billion in shares in the past two years, and this past month it increased its quarterly dividend from one penny to an almost respectable 25 cents.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

There were too many “nice” films: perfectly respectable but not what I want Cannes to be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In the end, Corteen-Coleman ended with a more than respectable 2-49 as she added the wicket of Maddy Green for 88 in her final over.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Her feet were as steady as though they were made of stone and she walked as sedately as any other respectable cow.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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