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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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Andretti was pioneer of The Double in 1994, finishing a respectable 10th before flying to Charlotte with a nurse and registered dietitian to ensure he stayed hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

But while he finished a respectable fourth, he needed hospital treatment after fracturing a leg he had previously broken.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

So far this year, the broader economy has added an average of just under 70,000 jobs a month, per official labor-market data, a respectable rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Here, Coppola brings her respectable, confident disregard for the outsider’s opinion to the documentary format, churning out a film that feels proud but not pretentious.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He gives me a wink, and just as quickly as he appeared, he fades back into the crowd of respectable folk moving down the sidewalks, anxious to finish their business and get inside before dark.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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