Example Sentences

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The NCU has transformed into a self-aware entity, more interested in tying its films together through loose connections than actually making a decent — i.e. respectably bad — movie.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

The consolation for Hamilton, 0.144secs behind him, was that the seven-time champion was at least respectably close to his team-mate after struggling for much of the weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

But Edmunds has found the other vehicles to be respectably capable while being versatile and enjoyable to drive every day.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Rolling Stone crowned it country album of the year, and for a debut, it did respectably not only on the country charts, but folk, Americana and pop too.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Some are respectably dressed, in tailored Harris tweed coats and matching gloves and tidy no-nonsense hats with small brisk feathers jauntily at one side.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood