passably
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t solve everything, but mutual assured destruction worked passably well for 70 years to hold off nuclear Armageddon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
That, and mimicry: exceptional on Anderson’s part, less on that of Sewell, who has a raspier voice and a more passably serious manner than the prince displayed on TV.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
For about three quarters of the year, I make do with merely passably flavorful frozen berries that I deploy to chuck into smoothies and brighten up my oatmeal.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2023
For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Oriley did passably well, but Smith was barely making it.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
