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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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Though more respectable than factory work, pay remained low and advancement rare.

From The Wall Street Journal

The once-revolutionary format has fallen victim to its own polish and matured into respectable middle age.

From Washington Post

The county of 2.5 million residents had robust natural increase and a respectable amount of international migration, but more than 77,000 residents left.

From Seattle Times

He boosted his draft stock again at the NFL combine early this month, posting respectable marks in speed and agility drills.

From Seattle Times

Just a guess here, but the mainstream fans want to watch blue bloods and might not tune into this quartet at a respectable level.

From Seattle Times