passable

Example Sentences

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There are some communities, particularly in the mountains, where roads aren’t passable in the winter even in a four-wheel-drive pickup, Norton said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The verses would be passable if not for the unremarkable “day in the life” lyrics.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

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

"Most roads are now passable so supplies are now coming in from the city. But immediate supplies like water and food, especially for the children are not yet available," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

“You’re passable at demo. You’re excellent at hostage.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo