respectable
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In the end, Corteen-Coleman ended with a more than respectable 2-49 as she added the wicket of Maddy Green for 88 in her final over.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
I got a very respectable, but terribly boring day job, because I talked my way into the interview and was like, “Yeah, I can totally do data analytics.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
It blitzes together a very respectable chickpea salad in minutes.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
I could never drive the ball that far, but at one time, I sported a respectable 6 handicap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
High and Keith were smooth and respectable where C.P. was rough and, despite the numerous calls of support, still somewhat disreputable.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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