decent

Example Sentences

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Still, the rebound in hiring in March suggested the labor market is in decent, but not great, condition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s because this winter brought decent rain and the three years prior years were wet, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The ITF says such low salaries indicate that the shipowners do not have labour agreements in place to ensure decent pay.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“We can absorb a shock and still have a decent year. If we can get out of this relatively quickly, everything will be fine.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Back in my room, I hunt through my drawers for something decent to wear.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz