acceptable
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"It isn't acceptable that things like head injury assessment protocols in rugby are largely based on data from men and then slightly adapted for women," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The review presents processed Polygonum multiflorum as a more acceptable option for some patients, but it does not suggest that people should self treat without guidance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
“However, the acceptable sources are limited to family members and romantic partners, and gift funds can’t be used on investment properties.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Initial estimates put the cost between $2,000 and $3,000 per acre-foot — significantly higher than other sources but still acceptable, Pedersen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
A San Francisco middle school must have a very rigid idea of acceptable clothes if James had taken her question so seriously.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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