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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
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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
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There are several safe bases scattered throughout the Zone where Skif can interact with non-player characters to advance the story missions.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Context: Mining firms have sought safe harbor in mergers or cut production as benchmark lithium prices last month tumbled to a three-year low amid a glut of Chinese supply.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said with recent staff increases at the 911 call center, there should be adequate staffing during the arctic blast unless weather conditions make travel challenging.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Children are living in tents without adequate access to safe water, sanitation or adequate protection from the elements.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Do something honorable or help a cause that touches your heart.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Friendly’s: All veterans who dine in get a free All American Burger with cheese and a beverage on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (show military ID or honorable discharge document to get the deal).Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 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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Neil Mockford The Men of the Year awards isn't technically a part of Kidman's Babygirl press tour, but this outfit was definitely bringing the film's BDSM vibes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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But then also, definitely the trans landscape, the bills that were being introduced to all the legislation around the country, started to creep on up on me.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 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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The short answer to this is yes, cold showers can be good for you.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 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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What there is not is a swimming pool; however, the .59-acre parcel is certainly large enough to accommodate one.Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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