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Mr. Kensil told us to telephone him when we reached our respective sports desks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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 English club’s U.S.-listed stock might get a boost if its 13 players participating in the World Cup for their respective nations shine and become more valuable on the transfer market.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Panish reminded jurors that witnesses testified that, in the September 2020 incident, Grossman and her then-lover Erickson were racing their respective Mercedes SUVs on the roads that surrounded the lake in Westlake Village.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
My parents bought my sister Asiya and me a car to share so that we could get ourselves to our respective jobs and school without having to rely on public transportation.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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