respectable showing
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Refers to a positive performance.
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- The underdog team put up a respectable showing in the championship game.
- Despite not winning, the new candidate made a respectable showing in the polls.
- The amateur athletes delivered a respectable showing against much more experienced competitors.
- Her respectable showing in the regional competition earned her a spot in the national finals.
- The company's respectable showing in its first year exceeded expectations.
- Even though they lost, their respectable showing earned them the crowd's applause.
- The small business had a respectable showing during the holiday sales season.
- He was pleased with his respectable showing in the amateur photography contest.
- The local team made a respectable showing against the reigning champions.
- The new restaurant had a respectable showing on its opening night, with many patrons attending.