okay
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“I’m okay to take off, but he doesn’t have that flexibility,” she said.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
And for me, I think it’s okay to work hard.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In a series of follow-up posts, Rosmarin said it had taken "some time to settle my emotions" and "everyone on board is doing okay".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"It's not okay to steal a charity... If it's okay to loot a charity, the entire foundation of charitable giving will be destroyed."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“Lexie? Lexie, are you okay? Let me get you some water.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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