decent
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But tobacco stocks are among the few consumer staples companies that are turning out decent growth these days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The metro is too far from her home and there are no decent shelters or basements nearby.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
If you’ve found yourself dipping into the current martini craze, you may find yourself with a decent bit of olive juice leftover.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
It opened up the side and, at last, Norway began to get decent service into Erling Haaland.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Once Jet is out of the hospital, he’s going to need support. A lot of it. Gallup has some decent people working there, but down in Phoenix, he can have the best care.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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