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satisfactory

[sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree] / ˌsæt ɪsˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri /


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Still, they are a long way from what they might consider a satisfactory resolution.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

An Alibaba spokesperson called the agreement a “mutually satisfactory resolution” in a statement Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

EasyJet said it remained "concerned" about Castlelake's ownership structure and ability to deliver any offer, adding the investor would need to provide "satisfactory assurances and commitments" on those issues.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

I suspect that no such event will ever occur, but if it does it probably won’t follow that sort of script or deliver a satisfactory catharsis.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

Few questions provoke such heated debate and provide so few satisfactory answers.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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