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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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The squat one-storey building has recently received a fresh coat of paint and looks respectable from a distance.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The reserve for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever comes off the bench for the latter-day contenders, spelling for star Caitlin Clark and averaging a respectable eight points per game.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

"There are respectable positions and points of agreement" within Venezuela's opposition bloc, Figuera told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

February’s “Hoppers” managed a respectable $372 million worldwide, but the surer money now comes from sequels.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Certainly not Evan Parker, who only listened to respectable classic rock bands.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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