respectable
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The zucchini disappeared almost immediately, leaving behind only a few green flecks and the vague knowledge that somewhere beneath all that chocolate was a respectable amount of produce.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
As he did in Houston, quarterback Trey Lance turned in a respectable performance — this time against the franchise that drafted him third overall in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The viewing figures were lower than Norton's, but still respectable.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
By the end of 2023, “Theo” had sold 3,000 copies, a respectable number for any book, let alone a quiet novel about a man who has conversations with assorted townsfolk about kindness and mercy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Living in her respectable house in the center of town, crowded by four other houses, each so near anyone could peer through the windows and whisper a judgment, Faye felt trapped.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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