Enthusiasm with error is more acceptable than indifference with perfection. From LearnThat.org. [J. Dinneen]
acceptable English usage. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
acceptable levels of radiation. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The water was acceptable for drinking. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
My use of the term acceptable refered to what was acceptable to the boy. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond A Reasonable Doubt, The Rape/Consent Spectrum, And Restorative Justice] Reference
And these cars did well in the front and side tests and had what they call acceptable rear impact ratings. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 5, 2005] Reference
As Jonathan Stagge, the boys just didn't seem to be able to come up with a title acceptable to their British publishers. From Wordnik.com. [In The Queens' Parlour]
Why it was called "Dawn" I am not now quite clear, but I think it was because I could find no other title acceptable to the publishers. From Wordnik.com. [The Idler Magazine, Volume III, April 1893 An Illustrated Monthly] Reference
I guess hyperbole is only acceptable from the Left. From Wordnik.com. [Begala calls Palin 'about half a whack job'] Reference
Also acceptable is black clothing, cloaks, and fangs. From Wordnik.com. [Casting Call for Twilight Fan Films | Fan Cinema Today] Reference
The only way it might be acceptable is if Darren Aronofsky directs. From Wordnik.com. [Could Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Be a Big Screen Movie? | /Film] Reference
The only time it's supposed to acceptable is during spring training. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - A call for fans to calm down] Reference
DIRECTOR RIVLIN: I didn't use the word acceptable, I said under control. From Wordnik.com. [Briefing By Vp Gore Tyson Rubin And Rivlin On Budget] Reference
Still, he appeared to be in acceptable condition during Senior Bowl practices. From Wordnik.com. [Peak performers: O-line likely to produce bumper draft class again] Reference
Let young ones know that the way to be acceptable is to be tractable and dutiful. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)] Reference
That the bar measuring who looks acceptable is being dropped every day is disconcerting. From Wordnik.com. [I want you to stop stalking "overweight" women. - Feministing] Reference
They really should have mandatory courses in acceptable bedside manner in medical school!. From Wordnik.com. [Pap… « Mudpuddle] Reference
There, I can summon whatever reality I wish (or close to it within acceptable boundaries). From Wordnik.com. [Discussion: Where would you like to live?] Reference
When the only response you will find truly acceptable is "you are wonderful," you can't win. From Wordnik.com. [When It's Time to Keep Quiet] Reference
The political world has such a narrow conception of what's acceptable from the wives, she purrs. From Wordnik.com. [The X Factor] Reference
They maintained that the contract will be signed shortly on the terms acceptable to both parties. From Wordnik.com. [Pacquiao-Hatton Boxing Match is off] Reference
The footprint of the interchange can remain acceptable with only two through lanes of traffic in each direction. From Wordnik.com. [Council Moving Closer to McGinn on 520 Light Rail « PubliCola] Reference
As I said before, the only way to make the numbers look even somewhat acceptable is to make the fare-box go away. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Boondoggle expansion predicted] Reference
You are indeed acting like your forefathers in NOT recognizing that what USED to work and be acceptable is no longer. From Wordnik.com. [GOP head demands apology for slavery remark] Reference
For the first time since the Great War radiation and air pollution levels are within acceptable limits for human tolerance. From Wordnik.com. [365 tomorrows » 2006 » May : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day] Reference
The one that comes closest to acceptable is #3 (the Stross), because one can actually read both the title and the author at a glance. From Wordnik.com. [Book Cover Smackdown! The Martian Chronicles vs. When the Sky Fell vs. Wireless (UK)] Reference
As children invent and act out imaginary stories, dreams, and desires, they are able to express their own strong feelings in acceptable ways. From Wordnik.com. [Best for Kids 2007 Toy List « Happy Healthy Hip Parenting] Reference
Fired from their job, either as a prudent precaution by the employer or because being homeless makes it hard to maintain acceptable levels of grooming?. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » What Should Landlords Do If a Tenant Is Accused of a Violent Crime?] Reference
I took the bad treatment as "acceptable" - until my breaking point. From Wordnik.com. [BC Bloggers] Reference
Emanuel delivered a list of candidates who would be "acceptable" - to Obama, the source said. From Wordnik.com. [Is Fitzgerald's Office Leaking to the Chicago Tribune?] Reference
OK - enough about food, but Pop would find this buffet to be "acceptable" - high praise indeed. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com] Reference
Only two received the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Toyota Corolla received a "acceptable" -- acceptable rating. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 7, 2005] Reference
Lord Turnbull told the jury: "Ms Hinshelwood has tendered a plea in terms acceptable to the Crown.". From Wordnik.com. [Daily Express :: Feed] Reference
This triple alliance made a confederation possible on terms acceptable to both English and French Canadians. From Wordnik.com. [Canada] Reference
Turkey's ratification is contingent upon resolution of the Karabakh conflict on terms acceptable to Azerbaijan. From Wordnik.com. [The Insider Online] Reference
They were a civilizing influence and provided jobs for the locals, and could therefore be described as acceptable tourists. From Wordnik.com. [Guests Welcome] Reference
"We are pleased to have reached a resolution to this matter on terms acceptable to all parties," according to Vitol's statement. From Wordnik.com. [Vitol Pays $6 Million to Settle CFTC Charges] Reference
That said ... if he was offered a fight against that person (who is probably Lesnar) on terms acceptable to him and M-1, he would take the fight. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Sports - Top News] Reference
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