presentably

Example Sentences

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They seemed to take a step forward Saturday night at the Coliseum in gaining 668 yards against the overmatched Wolf Pack and mostly behaving presentably on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

Mr. DeWitt and his colleagues dressed presentably for what felt like the first time in ages.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2022

I get that we aren’t going out and don’t expect him to dress up, but I do want him to dress himself presentably.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2021

I always dress presentably when I travel, but it’s not like I wear a tuxedo, except once.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2012

Baby, now, could talk quite presentably in the language of grown-ups.

From Missy by Gatlin, Dana