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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Film Independent Spirit Awards Santa Monica Beach, 2 p.m.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Wayne Gretzky and Mike Eruzione served as honorary captains for their respective countries.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
All candidates will be allowed time at the beginning and at the end of their respective segments for opening and closing statements, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Head-to-head can be considered to determine seeding, but only in a team’s respective division.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Wayne Gretzky and Mike Eruzione served as honorary captains for their respective countries.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
All candidates will be allowed time at the beginning and at the end of their respective segments for opening and closing statements, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Head-to-head can be considered to determine seeding, but only in a team’s respective division.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Respective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respective. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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