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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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As he did in Houston, quarterback Trey Lance turned in a respectable performance — this time against the franchise that drafted him third overall in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The reserve for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever comes off the bench for the latter-day contenders, spelling for star Caitlin Clark and averaging a respectable eight points per game.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

The viewing figures were lower than Norton's, but still respectable.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

By the end of 2023, “Theo” had sold 3,000 copies, a respectable number for any book, let alone a quiet novel about a man who has conversations with assorted townsfolk about kindness and mercy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The idea that there might be worlds within worlds had become entirely respectable.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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