decent
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The decent first act sketches how fundamental Matt’s wide eyes and carved cheekbones are to his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
This isn’t something a society that thinks of itself as decent should do to anyone.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
"She is fiercely intelligent but most importantly she is just a thoroughly decent human being full of integrity and respected right across the Parliament and from everyone who comes into contact with her", he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Done well, you can make decent money, but it is far from passive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Oh, I’m perfectly decent, Mrs. Tilbury, but Marion and I are working on something quite secret and important.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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