decent
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"You could get a decent role, earn money and not do the usual duties," he recalled his superiors saying.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
In addition, the bank expects the Porsche SE to continue paying a decent dividend despite expecting around 200 million euros a year of debt reduction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
They are decent people who have been led astray.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Her stats are decent, but her attitude stinks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Soviet air defense had improved its weapons, but the American pilot would have to fly near enough to a missile base to give them a decent shot.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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