passable
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An alternative Arctic route, the Northwest Passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via the Canadian Arctic, is less passable because it is dominated by narrow waterways where ice gets bunched up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Some consumers may be content to scroll through passable AI-generated prose while fighting off pop-up ads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice all turned in adequate country sets that would be perfectly passable as live entertainment at your local barbecue joint.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2026
"Most roads are now passable so supplies are now coming in from the city. But immediate supplies like water and food, especially for the children are not yet available," he tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025
He’s a good man and a very passable electrician.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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