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acceptable

[ak-sep-tuh-buhl] / ækˈsɛp tə bəl /


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O’Hara did a lot for me: She played her character on a fine edge of faltering poise that showed me it was acceptable for me to do the very same.

From Los Angeles Times

Athena Lamnisos from The Eve Appeal said it was "exciting" to see new, more acceptable ways of offering a potentially life-saving test.

From BBC

The idea, said people close to Beijing, is that separation from the U.S. is acceptable as long as China remains firmly connected to the rest of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

While a four-year degree now often demonstrates merely acceptable attendance, a certification demonstrates skills, acumen and judgment that portend value in the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Hiding behind code and claiming that technology is neutral is no longer acceptable."

From BBC