satisfactory

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There’s no satisfactory answer to that, although it’s fair to say that the papacies of Francis and Leo represent the first serious efforts to reckon with those more recent crimes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The idea is that threats to Iranian unity might compel the regime’s surviving leaders to come to satisfactory terms before the whole country dissolves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The Warwickshire force, however, concluded in July 2025 that its officers' conduct had been "satisfactory" but that it had "highlighted some organisational learning".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

If it is not overstepping myself, I would greatly appreciate your telling me if you find being a nun very satisfactory, in a spiritual way, of course.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger