passably

Example Sentences

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Rachvelishvili thought the first performance went passably, but the company’s administration disagreed.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2023

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

It has also become, at least in this passably entertaining sequel, a softer, more sentimental thing than in its earlier incarnation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022

Given that he wasn’t winning, or even running passably well, it’s very difficult to defend it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand