decent
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A similar or even higher rate of inflation permeates other Group of Seven economies, but "wage hikes there have been decent enough to keep spending from weakening", he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
This decent sequel works very hard to make us feel sad about its mass deaths; the only blood Yamazaki is willing to show is when the injured pack the hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
And there’s a decent chance of his success.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
There were four cameras, and they do a more than decent job of capturing the action but don’t expect any fancy camerawork or closeups of guitar solos.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
“Yep. Boy. Noses gush, don’t they? Looks like your glasses didn’t do you any favors, either. You have a cut there from that nose pad thing. May get a decent shiner out of it too.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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