acceptable
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It’s a question perhaps as old as commercial aviation itself—is it ever acceptable to take your shoes off on a flight?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
She argued Reform UK was contributing to a culture where "freedom of speech" means abuse had become regarded as acceptable.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
These standards reflect a societal judgment about how much uncertainty is acceptable before exercising legal authority.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
"As we move lumber around the world, the termites are constantly transported to new locations. If they find the climate there acceptable, the problem will spread," Choe said.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The more common pronunciation is VEE-gun, though VEDJ-un is also acceptable.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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