decent
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Someone could probably teach a decent history course through Chaplin’s films, from “The Gold Rush” to “Modern Times.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
One person in Lagan Valley - not a natural political supporter - summed it up: "I never voted for him, but you always just thought he was a decent, family man."
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Yes, a nice butter and a decent bottle of olive oil might add $12 to $30 to your grocery bill.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
They are all by nature good and kind people, and we have a decent relationship with them.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026
“Don’t thank me, it’s what any decent person would have done.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing decent
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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