passable

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When anyone can draft a passable paragraph or storyboard an idea, exceptional talent becomes more apparent than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Two sections, M’Clure Strait and Viscount Melville Sound, are only passable for two to five weeks, about a third of the season length 20 years ago, according to the researchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

Don’t just throw together something passable to "get through dinner."

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

Bongo can also do a passable tuba, an impressive Chihuahua, and a fine police siren.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate