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respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /




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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Here, Coppola brings her respectable, confident disregard for the outsider’s opinion to the documentary format, churning out a film that feels proud but not pretentious.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Citigroup, a global banking behemoth, posted a respectable 52% gain over the past year and trades 12% below its most recent 52-week high, a good showing versus peers.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But after a respectable start, the wheels fell off and Frank was replaced by Tudor last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

He gives me a wink, and just as quickly as he appeared, he fades back into the crowd of respectable folk moving down the sidewalks, anxious to finish their business and get inside before dark.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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