acceptable
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Serious negotiations, they were said to believe, could produce a deal acceptable to the United States and the region.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The belief that everyone is cheating makes students feel both that it’s more acceptable and that it’s necessary to compete, Moriarty said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
These standards reflect a societal judgment about how much uncertainty is acceptable before exercising legal authority.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
"As we move lumber around the world, the termites are constantly transported to new locations. If they find the climate there acceptable, the problem will spread," Choe said.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
I had a deep and appreciative understanding of African-American history, and my faith had evolved and expanded to include the things in life I deemed important and acceptable.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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