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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Recent Examples of respectively
So far this year, the Kospi and Nikkei 225 have gained about 77% and 33%, respectively.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The couple welcomed their son David and their daughter Mercy in 2008 and 2009, respectively, via adoption.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The cities of Miami and Miami Beach saw 13% and 8% year-over-year declines, respectively, in the number of people sleeping outside.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Chipmaker Nvidia lost more than 5% last month, while Alphabet and Meta Platforms declined by 6% and 11%, respectively.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The couple welcomed their son David and their daughter Mercy in 2008 and 2009, respectively, via adoption.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
The cities of Miami and Miami Beach saw 13% and 8% year-over-year declines, respectively, in the number of people sleeping outside.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Chipmaker Nvidia lost more than 5% last month, while Alphabet and Meta Platforms declined by 6% and 11%, respectively.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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In conventional winemaking, white grapes are pressed and the juice ferments separately from the skins.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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As victims are identified, they will be contacted individually, according to a sheriff’s office release.
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectively. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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