decent
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But I'm expecting Glasner to get a decent reception on his return to his old club, and I have a feeling he will take home the three points too.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
I went to bed at a decent hour Monday night and got a pretty good sleep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
They could, like most decent people, consider the allegations and assume that, even if there is not a crime here, what is described should never happen to anyone.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Cruises offer decent vacation value for money, and ships tend to remain full even during recessions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
In fact, he was pretty decent for a medium lizard, too.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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