respectably

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He was asked to write music for a “spiritual Western,” and acquits himself more than respectably.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

Teenage opener Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis were recalled in their place, but they scored just three and five respectably as the tourists slipped to 22-3.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

But Lock could have more options after performing respectably in two starts and two other relief appearances, going 48-of-76 for 543 yards with three TDs, three interceptions and an 81.2 passer rating.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Rolling Stone crowned it country album of the year, and for a debut, it did respectably not only on the country charts, but folk, Americana and pop too.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Engel’s American contacts were all very respectably pro-Germany, Penn’s less so.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein