passable

Example Sentences

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In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The verses would be passable if not for the unremarkable “day in the life” lyrics.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

Euan Scott, from the firm's north west unit, said it was doing all it could to keep routes passable despite "very challenging weather conditions".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Two sections, M’Clure Strait and Viscount Melville Sound, are only passable for two to five weeks, about a third of the season length 20 years ago, according to the researchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

He’s a good man and a very passable electrician.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom