respectable
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The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
"These are respectable numbers for an original horror comedy with a modest budget of around $20 million to produce," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
In spite of that, the economy grew a respectable 2.2% last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
And the election itself is raising old questions in a high-stakes context: What does it mean to be “electable,” and how do race and gender shape perceptions of what a respectable, powerful person looks like?
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
We headed back toward the tracks and ended up at a weathered establishment that appeared to be a safe distance from the respectable part of town.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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