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decent

[dee-suhnt] / ˈdi sənt /




Example Sentences

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The goal would be to establish “a decent peace, on terms favorable to Americans but that China can also accept and live under.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Even adversaries acknowledge him to be a decent guy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He has lived an otherwise decent, responsible life. He has worked hard, and it's all been for nothing now," he said.

From BBC

The economy got off to a decent start in the first month of 2026, new surveys show, but growth appeared to cool due to ongoing stress from U.S. tariffs.

From MarketWatch

"So hopefully I wake up tomorrow with a decent golf swing and a clearer head, and we'll go out there and try our best."

From Barron's