as in separately
for each person or thing
The first and second place winners were given, respectively, a trophy and a ribbon for their performances.
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While no specific plot information has been revealed, the movie's voice cast will include Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mom Chilli and dad Bandit, respectively.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Seasons 1 and 2 of The White Lotus were filmed in Hawaii and Sicily at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace, respectively.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
Honda and Nissan, Japan's second- and third-biggest automakers, respectively, after Toyota, have been losing market share in China.
—Reuters, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
The entry-level Social Wi-Fi Plan now costs $18.70 per day when purchased before a cruise and $22 if guests buy it onboard, according to Carnival’s website, up from $15.30 and $18, respectively.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Seasons 1 and 2 of The White Lotus were filmed in Hawaii and Sicily at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace, respectively.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
Honda and Nissan, Japan's second- and third-biggest automakers, respectively, after Toyota, have been losing market share in China.
—Reuters, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
The entry-level Social Wi-Fi Plan now costs $18.70 per day when purchased before a cruise and $22 if guests buy it onboard, according to Carnival’s website, up from $15.30 and $18, respectively.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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