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related or belonging separately to each of the things or people mentioned
- Each student should return to their respective seats after the break.
- The teams gathered in their respective locker rooms to prepare for the game.
- The siblings pursued their respective careers in different fields of medicine.
- The employees presented their reports during the meeting, focusing on their respective departments.
- They celebrated their respective achievements at the end-of-year awards ceremony.