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as in okay
being to one's liking
it's all right with me if you wear jeans to the party
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
as soon as we heard the rescue helicopter, we knew we were all right
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
it wasn't a great meal, but it was all right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
he's an all right guy, so if he says that's the way it happened, I believe him
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
if everything goes all right, I should be back in a day or two
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as in yes
used to express agreement
all right, I'll try one tiny bite of octopus
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as in definitely
without any question
he was there all right—I saw him sitting in the back row
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Recent Examples of all right
Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Bottom line, this boy’s probably all right and ready to deal come that November 2 weekend.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Friendships do not always last a lifetime, and that’s all right.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
If so much time passes that General Hospital is forced to recast Spencer, that would be all right with Chavez, who replaced Nicolas Bechtel when the character was aged up in 2021.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024
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That’s all right too—even if your drink doesn’t contain enough of the good stuff to officially make a difference.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Bottom line, this boy’s probably all right and ready to deal come that November 2 weekend.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Friendships do not always last a lifetime, and that’s all right.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
If so much time passes that General Hospital is forced to recast Spencer, that would be all right with Chavez, who replaced Nicolas Bechtel when the character was aged up in 2021.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
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Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fire, emergency, and police services keep us safe and enable protection of our property.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Human Oversight The principle of human oversight mandates adequate human supervision throughout an AI system's lifecycle.Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Latinos in the United States are less likely to have adequate health insurance than Americans overall, according to a new survey from health research nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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This, combined with the lie President Joe Biden told about not pardoning his son Hunter, shows that the Democratic Party is no longer the party that cares about people or is honorable.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mercy is a free, smart, honorable woman who just so happens to keep Henry alive.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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The younger promotion is growing fast and Lashley definitely won't be the last who's tempted over.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The metaverse is a good example — maybe everyone eventually starts living online and Roblox’s digital world is still thriving, but the buzz has definitely moved on.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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While philanthropy’s core lies in ethical values, Vincent enriches traditional strategies with a critical outlook.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the answer is yes, NPR wants to hear your stories.Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Below €20,000 yes, but €10,000 remains a stretch in Europe,’ Reers said in the interview.Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is something that certainly will weigh heavily on investigators in this case.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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