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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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Four years later, Perot garnered a respectable 8.4%, and his Reform Party lasted until 2000, when Donald Trump made a brief attempt at a run under its banner.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Not really, but CME Group, the granddaddy of derivatives exchanges, would like to keep it respectable.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Qualified a respectable 13th but slipped behind team-mate Gasly and both Aston Martins during an underwhelming race.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

Then Victoria called over a respectable gentleman, greying at the temples, who was smoking a black cheroot and who grinned as if he had the toothache.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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