respectably

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He was asked to write music for a “spiritual Western,” and acquits himself more than respectably.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

The consolation for Hamilton, 0.144secs behind him, was that the seven-time champion was at least respectably close to his team-mate after struggling for much of the weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

Rolling Stone crowned it country album of the year, and for a debut, it did respectably not only on the country charts, but folk, Americana and pop too.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

As a sixth-round pick in 2021 and having played respectably last year in his first start against the Jets, the team may be prone to wanting to keep him.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Some are respectably dressed, in tailored Harris tweed coats and matching gloves and tidy no-nonsense hats with small brisk feathers jauntily at one side.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood