decent
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Herzl found Rothschild paternalistic and overly timid, “a decent, good-natured, faint-hearted man, who utterly fails to understand the matter,” as he wrote in his diary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Her stats are decent, but her attitude stinks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Like many horror films, it’s entertaining even when it’s simply decent.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
"You think you are part of something half decent, but you don't know until you are properly tested."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“Don’t thank me, it’s what any decent person would have done.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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