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acceptable

[ak-sep-tuh-buhl] / ækˈsɛp tə bəl /


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Voters will need to show a form of acceptable ID - such as a driver's licence or passport - to be able to cast their ballot.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Tehran is doing just that, shifting its stance and shrinking the list of acceptable terms, befuddling American mediators in Geneva, Islamabad and Muscat.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

What do you think is acceptable to wear to work?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

So what is acceptable to wear to work, how can you successfully style your summer wardrobe and can your boss tell you what you can and can't wear?

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Mother says I never practiced anything but always watched Leah, letting her make the mistakes for both of us, until I was ready to do it myself with acceptable precision.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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