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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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Data published Thursday by the Commerce Department indicated respectable spending growth in October and November, gains that many economists think fed into a solid economic expansion over the final three months of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investment in digital infrastructure to support artificial intelligence was partly responsible, as was respectable consumer-spending growth, boosted by greater outlays for healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal

A local prefect once told me of his distaste at the thought that Orsoni could be profiting from his new stage to show a more respectable side.

From BBC

Keeping track of Good and Evil was exhausting, especially when Evil looked like such a respectable person.

From Literature

Ex-Norway forward Joshua King has a very respectable five goals against United, although neither of his two senior appearances for the club came in the league.

From BBC