respectably
Example Sentences
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“Like with doing an action movie, it’s this notion of: If I can do this even respectably, I’m going to blow everyone’s mind,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
He was asked to write music for a “spiritual Western,” and acquits himself more than respectably.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025
The consolation for Hamilton, 0.144secs behind him, was that the seven-time champion was at least respectably close to his team-mate after struggling for much of the weekend.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
As a sixth-round pick in 2021 and having played respectably last year in his first start against the Jets, the team may be prone to wanting to keep him.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
Engel’s American contacts were all very respectably pro-Germany, Penn’s less so.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
