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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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And its main competitors in frontier AI model development—Anthropic and OpenAI—are both racing toward public offerings this year that will add to their own respective financial firepower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The respective diagnoses do not rule out the possibility of also having Ebola, officials say.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The two sides only re-established relations in a surprise 2023 deal brokered by China, which saw tensions ease and embassies reopen in their respective capitals.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In a tribute to Colbert, Kimmel, another target of Trump, and Fallon said their respective shows would not air new episodes during Colbert’s finale.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Percy and Jason climbed on their respective horses.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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