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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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Such beliefs were reinforced by their respective political circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

He nodded, and we leaned back into our respective places.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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