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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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It also praised the "plucky" display by the US, "who people thought had come to Rome as whipping boys but in fact have gone off the pitch with a very respectable score".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Andretti was pioneer of The Double in 1994, finishing a respectable 10th before flying to Charlotte with a nurse and registered dietitian to ensure he stayed hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It’s a respectable argument, even if it makes a moral defense of any war practically impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They looked just as Paul had intended—unified, respectable, and solidly middle-class.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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