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acceptable

[ak-sep-tuh-buhl] / ækˈsɛp tə bəl /


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“I don’t think that’s acceptable for a technology that might cause extinction-level risks.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

AD109 also showed an acceptable safety profile, with side effects that researchers described as mild and expected.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

"That is not acceptable, it is not the act of a friend," Albanese said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

However, the poll crosstabs show meaningful demographic differences: About 20% of those who identify as Democrats say the actions are “completely” or “somewhat” acceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Now, what do you say we get started? acceptable.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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