decent
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I like this recipe in particular because if the farmers market has otherwise failed you, there is a decent chance the pickle table has not.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
For a decent chunk of the tech universe, however, there is less to worry about than meets the eye.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"A person earning minimum wage doesn't have the means to eat well or have a decent quality of life," said Ramos.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s not coming out of your pocket, so you might not notice the impact, especially if you are getting a decent return on your invested money.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 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
Vocabulary lists containing decent
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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