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decent

[dee-suhnt] / ˈdi sənt /




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Instead, he walks Tom to the edge of the woods, tells him he’s a decent man, and sets him free.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The majority of valuation models with any decent track record suggest the stock market is more overvalued than at any other time in U.S. history.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

We’ve already seen bullish corporate perspectives from retailers, credit card issuers and hotels; given Costco’s slightly more well-heeled core shoppers, there’s a decent chance it will echo that sentiment.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

"Things we consider part of a normal decent life, like going out with friends for a coffee, they simply cannot afford," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Any decent book on playing jazz, or any teacher familiar with jazz, will introduce the student to these chords and scales.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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