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respective

[ri-spek-tiv] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv /


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Tencent signed agent-to-agent deals last week with five smartphone makers to enable their respective AI assistants to integrate with Weixin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Until we land on an agreement, speculation regarding the resolution of any specific differences between the Governor’s budget plan or the Legislature’s respective budget proposals would be premature,” he stated by email.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Russell said he believed the problem lay in their respective driving styles, and its impact on whether the tyres were at their ideal temperature for a qualifying lap.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The Presbyterian Church of the U.S. and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, a Catholic religious order, filed the respective proposals.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The three brothers went to their respective rooms and barred the doors.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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