Sample Sentences for
respective
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    Although originally written under a pseudonym, this version of The Federalist Papers has the real name of each author included with their respective essays.
    respective = relating separately to the people or things just mentioned
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    As it was, we were compelled to hold our heads high and be, respectively, a gentleman and a lady.  (source)
    respectively = separately in the specified order
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    Before they went into their respective homes, Rudy stopped a moment and said, "Goodbye, Saumensch."†  (source)
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    He turned and looked at the Keepers, who'd started to gather their respective work groups.†  (source)
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    Christina and Will are seventh and ninth, respectively.†  (source)
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    The Acropolis was crowded with tourists milling about in their respective groups.†  (source)
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    These are the things we are supposed to rejoice in the most, respectively.†  (source)
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    The three were quiet, each lost for a moment in their respective memories of the City of Light.†  (source)
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    Neither he nor I had ever imagined we'd be able to talk so openly to a girl or a boy, respectively, about such intimate matters.†  (source)
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    They return to their respective previous positions with PETROCELLI at the podium.†  (source)
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    This rule held even in the comparatively short hop of a mile: In the three fastest miles ever run, the winner's final lap had been clocked at 61.2, 58.9, and 59.1 seconds, respectively.†  (source)
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    Percy and Jason climbed on their respective horses.†  (source)
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    When Usha and I graduated, the crew that watched me walk across the stage numbered eighteen, including my cousins Denise and Gail, the daughters, respectively, of Mamaw's brothers David and Pet.†  (source)
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