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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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“Until we land on an agreement, speculation regarding the resolution of any specific differences between the Governor’s budget plan or the Legislature’s respective budget proposals would be premature,” he stated by email.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The English club’s U.S.-listed stock might get a boost if its 13 players participating in the World Cup for their respective nations shine and become more valuable on the transfer market.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

What makes the dwelling all the more special is the fact that it was the place where the actors’ respective families first “blended,” Steenburgen added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

This is the part where I’m supposed to use food metaphors to describe everyone’s respective complexions.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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