Example Sentences

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It’s a negotiating tactic designed to ensure that billions of dollars of investment in North American infrastructure remains acceptably profitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Most places are unique, beautiful and acceptably clean, while the hosts have been incredibly accommodating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

In addition, the water may be acceptably safe one day, but not on another.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

It’s a unique challenge: to be “themselves” within acceptably conformist parameters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

When he woke up Shabbat morning, Boaz realized that he had less than fifteen minutes to make himself presentable and get to shul at a time that was acceptably late.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny