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acceptable

[ak-sep-tuh-buhl] / ækˈsɛp tə bəl /


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A complete list of acceptable forms of voter identification to use when voting in person for the first time can be found here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This sort of dodge is more acceptable on television than it is on the big screen, which implicitly promises at least a partial wrap-up after almost two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Jason Yu, managing director for China at CTR Market Research, says investors should pay close attention to franchisee profitability because rapid network expansion becomes difficult to sustain if operators are no longer earning acceptable returns.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Serious negotiations, they were said to believe, could produce a deal acceptable to the United States and the region.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

With a smile, he said, “According to the Athletic Code of Conduct Handbook, hazing is not acceptable behavior at Hallwood High School.”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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