respective

Example Sentences

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The other cadets stood by their respective simulation tables, pale and nervous, and I realized that, for the first time, I wasn’t nervous for this simulation at all.

From Literature

Their respective strengths and imperfections were evident, right until the end of a tumultuous afternoon.

From BBC

Figuring out who and how you love takes trial and error, two things Andie and Blane both endure while trying to fit into each other’s respective worlds.

From Salon

“You have two gold medalist teams just hanging out before we’re going back to our respective cities. And it was just great to hear their experience.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said talks would resume after “consultation in the respective capitals,” with the two sides holding “technical level” discussions next week in Vienna.

From MarketWatch