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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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China’s exports of rare earths, power equipment, printed circuit boards, optical transceiver and mature-node semiconductors represent over 50% of global market share in their respective segments, GS says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Not just a football hipster's holiday hit-list, but a sample of erstwhile headline acts who have returned to their respective top flights in recent years.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

In Riyadh, home to a large number of non-Saudis, diplomats were instructed to shelter in place in their respective embassies, diplomats told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

What’s more, you still have $280,000 left to pay on your $1.1 million home, so you may wish to clear that before planning your respective retirement parties.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

The cerebral melee ended in a draw, and later both players would include the game in their respective books, citing it as one of the most important in their careers.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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