passable
Example Sentences
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For investors, the critical question is when the Strait of Hormuz will be passable with lowered risk given the growing economic toll around the world.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The verses would be passable if not for the unremarkable “day in the life” lyrics.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
When anyone can draft a passable paragraph or storyboard an idea, exceptional talent becomes more apparent than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
"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
It could be days before the trail was passable again.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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