See decent on Wiktionary
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"text": "He urged all workers to demand a living wage and decent working conditions."
},
{
"text": "These British guys are pretty decent actors."
}
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"If something is decent, it is good enough."
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"text": "A decent society does not ignore poor people."
},
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"text": "I know the man very well. He is a totally decent, honorable guy."
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"If someone is decent, they are usually honest, kind, and fair."
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"text": "Excuse me, may I come in? Are you decent?"
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"If someone is decent, they are wearing enough clothes to be seen by other people."
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