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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
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024
While young people are lightyears ahead in some aspects, in others, due to this collective obsession with social media, the kids are not all right.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
These AirPods — with a sound quality upgrade, a competitive price, and big promises about noise management — might be hugely compelling if Apple got it all right.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2024
And many parents may be worried about whether their kids are going to be all right.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
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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
While young people are lightyears ahead in some aspects, in others, due to this collective obsession with social media, the kids are not all right.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
These AirPods — with a sound quality upgrade, a competitive price, and big promises about noise management — might be hugely compelling if Apple got it all right.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2024
And many parents may be worried about whether their kids are going to be all right.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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David Swift stayed up to make sure his wife and daughter got home safe.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ouster's liquidity remains adequate with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $153.8 million as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This could present a problem for coverage and access given that in its review of the evidence, an Institute for Clinical and Economic Review panel voted 10-2 that the current evidence is adequate to show a net health benefit when compared to Abilify. MORE FOR YOU Trump Vs.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Would Adams have preferred a deeply dishonorable man in the White House over an honorable woman?Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Petty didn’t back down and MCA changed their plans, enshrining his reputation as an honorable guy who cared more about his fans than his own bottom line.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 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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But such a widespread embrace is definitely a big win for her.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Xbox fans should definitely look into getting the gorgeous Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Second, most congressional Republicans have abandoned ethical norms.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Supreme Court’s deference to FDR during World War II resulted in unjustifiable ethical breaches, but its new code of conduct has not resolved the question of when a justice should be disqualified from a case.Jed S. Rakoff, The New York Review of Books, 14 Nov. 2024
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Well of Radiance-using devil Exo as my big pull who is yes, better than all my other characters instantly.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Key ingredients: glycerin, shea butter, silicone | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently asked questions What is the best thing to moisturize your feet with?Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tems even earned a nomination for Best R&B Song, showing that R&B voters are certainly open to recognizing African music.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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