satisfactory

Example Sentences

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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

Management of food safety at Ynyshir was categorised as needing major improvement, as was cleanliness and condition of facilities, while "hygienic food handling" was rated "generally satisfactory".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

And while President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for "restraint" and announced measures to try to address grievances, "the issue for us is the end of the regime, and nothing else is satisfactory", she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Also, I completely agree with what you are saying with regard to my respect levels and I will maintain my room to a satisfactory standard.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah