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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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But the poll noted that Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had higher favorability ratings among American Catholics during the same time in their respective reigns — 90% to Leo’s 75%.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

That concession would depend on the agreement of the provinces, which are in control of the alcohol in their respective jurisdictions.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

And once Stark Industries and Wayne Enterprises bankroll their respective super-squads’ fortified headquarters, they attract the universe’s talent.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Brent Donnelly, founder of Spectra Markets, recalled how other stocks that drew sizable media attention around the expiration of their respective share lockups fared once the additional shares started hitting the market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

We stood in silence for a while and slowly started walking to our respective sleeping places, as the curfew was approaching.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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