satisfactory

Example Sentences

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If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“I think the takeaway is if you don’t get a satisfactory answer and it is something that has lasted for a long time, keep pushing,” Dr. Leonard said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Management of food safety at Ynyshir was categorised as needing major improvement, as was cleanliness and condition of facilities, while "hygienic food handling" was rated "generally satisfactory".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

"In my view, it is not just or reasonable for him to pay a chartered flight when I have been given no satisfactory explanation for why that should be."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

When he inquired whether I had dined, I asked him to serve me with a sandwich in my room, which proved a perfectly satisfactory option as far as supper was concerned.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro