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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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“We believe the separation will allow Comcast and NBCUniversal to compete more aggressively in their respective end markets, while also creating an opportunity for meaningful cost reduction.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

When Becket was founded, among its challenges was persuading donors and defenders of religious liberty that as a movement they had to defend more than the rights of their own respective groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Their respective heat maps from the tournament offer an insight into where they do most of their work on the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The e-commerce giant and its Walmart-backed rival, Flipkart, announced Wednesday that they plan to aggressively expand their respective “quick commerce” businesses there.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Most of the train’s passengers have settled into their respective cars and compartments to read or sleep or otherwise pass the journey.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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