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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

These were just really decent people who wanted to make a change in their respective industries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They are key for blended families so that each spouse ensures their respective children are taken care of if one of them dies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Both stocks have fallen by double-digits from their respective all-time highs last month.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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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