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decent

[dee-suhnt] / ˈdi sənt /




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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

Farbrace, the Sussex head coach, realised he had not got his step-son a decent Christmas present, so offered him the county captaincy instead.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“We should have enough here to make a decent meal.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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