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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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None of the four No. 1 seeds have struggled much in their respective games this tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Blue Owl said the credit income fund’s borrowers are doing well, growing their revenue and cash operating income at respective averages of 9% and 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

However, he also noted that Apellis’ drugs have both had challenges in their respective markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

When asked if he felt it was "unfair" that the teams had to play in Cardiff just five days after their respective play-off heartbreaks, O'Neill said "we knew the situation coming into it".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Percy and Jason climbed on their respective horses.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan