as in different
not the same or shared
it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways
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While neither would be classified as major league stars, both rose through the minor leagues quickly and became fixtures for their respective clubs.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Luk expressed that the two respective companies also wanted the design to reflect a perfect synergy between the team and Mifland.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
Clark’s Indiana Fever and Reese’s Chicago Sky will be going head-to-head to open their respective seasons on May 17 – one day after the league’s opening slate the day before.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
The goal was to ensure that specialists in each area provided analysis and made recommendations for dealing with the respective countries in their regions.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Luk expressed that the two respective companies also wanted the design to reflect a perfect synergy between the team and Mifland.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
Clark’s Indiana Fever and Reese’s Chicago Sky will be going head-to-head to open their respective seasons on May 17 – one day after the league’s opening slate the day before.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
The goal was to ensure that specialists in each area provided analysis and made recommendations for dealing with the respective countries in their regions.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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