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[ri-spek-tiv-lee] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv li /








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Both are sharply above previous estimates of $78.92 and $74.62 a barrel, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Wall Street was looking for $1.29 and $879 million, respectively.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Brett Deacon and Joel Tomkins, brought in from Leicester and Catalan Dragons, as new forwards and defence coach respectively also used a bit of nostalgia to inspire their new charges.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Roughly a third of L.A. voters rank “moving homeless people indoors” and “crime and public safety” as top priorities, respectively; just slightly less say “fixing streets, sidewalks, streetlights and other city infrastructure” is essential.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Investigation showed that Claudette Colvin was being raised by her great-uncle and great-aunt, respectively a “yard boy” and a “day lady,” as maids were called.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose




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