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    decent life

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    phr.PhraseA life that is satisfactory, respectable, and reasonably comfortable.
    All she wanted was to have a decent life and raise a family.
    phr.PhraseA life characterized by good moral conduct and integrity.
    He tried to lead a decent life, adhering to his moral principles.

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    Something’s Going Seriously Wrong in United States

    18:08Something’s Going Seriously Wrong in United States
    • If you look at the numbers, buying a house and building a decent life and having a comfortable life back in the 1960s and 70s was way easier than its today.

      If you look at the numbers, buying a house and building a decent life and having a comfortable life back in the 1960s and 70s was way easier than its today.

    • If you look at the numbers, buying a house and building a decent life and having a comfortable life back in the 1960s and 70s was way easier than it's today.

      If you look at the numbers, buying a house and building a decent life and having a comfortable life back in the 1960s and 70s was way easier than it's today.

    A2

    The tyranny of merit | Michael Sandel

    08:48The tyranny of merit | Michael Sandel
    • So it is folly to create an economy that makes a university diploma a necessary condition of dignified work and a decent life.

      So it is folly to create an economy that makes a university diploma a necessary condition of dignified work and a decent life.

    • of dignified work and a decent life.

      of dignified work and a decent life.

    B2

    Baby Macaw on the Mend | Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER

    02:33Baby Macaw on the Mend | Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER
    • So I think he's destined for a pretty decent life.

      So I think he's destined for a pretty decent life.

    • So I think he's destined for pretty decent life.

      So I think he's destined for pretty decent life.

    B1

    Irrational Man Official TRAILER (2015) Emma Stone, Woody Allen Comedy Movie

    02:04Irrational Man Official TRAILER (2015) Emma Stone, Woody Allen Comedy Movie
    • And then in the batting of an eye, dark clouds part, she can enjoy a decent life again.

      And then in the batting of an eye, dark clouds part, she can enjoy a decent life again.

    • she can enjoy decent life again.

      she can enjoy decent life again.

    B1

    Aging Japan Looks to the Philippines for Care

    04:21Aging Japan Looks to the Philippines for Care
    • And here in Japan, Jumang is, you cannot live a decent life if you are earning that kind of money.

      And here in Japan, Jumang is, you cannot live a decent life if you are earning that kind of money.

    • You cannot live a decent life if you are earning

      You cannot live a decent life if you are earning

    B1

    JR Lee Radio

    04:06JR Lee Radio
    • But have you ever considered how many abilities you need in order to live a decent life?

      But have you ever considered how many abilities you need in order to live a decent life?

    • but have you ever considered how many abilities do you need in order to live a decent life?

      but have you ever considered how many abilities do you need in order to live a decent life?

    B1

    UK Economy Is Collapsing, And Its Far Worse Than You Expect

    11:39UK Economy Is Collapsing, And Its Far Worse Than You Expect
    • Just try to attract talent or at least people who want to find a job and have a decent life.

      Just try to attract talent or at least people who want to find a job and have a decent life.

    • So if we don't have a solution to grow the economy, we can use a quick solution, just try to attract talent or at least people who want to find a job and have a decent life, let's just get them to the UK, let them just pay taxes in the UK.

      So if we don't have a solution to grow the economy, we can use a quick solution, just try to attract talent or at least people who want to find a job and have a decent life, let's just get them to the UK, let them just pay taxes in the UK.

    A2

    Asian American Women Share Struggles With Beauty Standards

    05:20Asian American Women Share Struggles With Beauty Standards
    • So it's almost because I think because poverty is so in your face in, in a lot of areas, it's almost like, "Oh, well, if you're super skinny, you obviously can't afford to live a decent life." You know what I mean?

      So it's almost because I think because poverty is so in your face in, in a lot of areas, it's almost like, "Oh, well, if you're super skinny, you obviously can't afford to live a decent life." You know what I mean?

    • And then also it's economic status, so, because I think because poverty is so in your face in a lot of areas, it's almost like, "Oh, well, if you're super skinny, you obviously can't afford to live a decent life."

      And then also it's economic status, so, because I think because poverty is so in your face in a lot of areas, it's almost like, "Oh, well, if you're super skinny, you obviously can't afford to live a decent life."

    A2

    This Is NOT An Anti Meat Video

    15:30This Is NOT An Anti Meat Video
    • But chicken is the cheapest meat, so depending on the cut, you'd pay 35 cents to 1 euro or dollar more for a serving of chicken that had a decent life.

      But chicken is the cheapest meat, so depending on the cut, you'd pay 35 cents to 1 euro or dollar more for a serving of chicken that had a decent life.

    • But chicken is the cheapest meat, so depending on the cut you pay $0.35 to €1 or dollar more for a serving of chicken that had a decent life.

      But chicken is the cheapest meat, so depending on the cut you pay $0.35 to €1 or dollar more for a serving of chicken that had a decent life.

    B1

    Michelle Obama's 2012 DNC Remarks - Full Speech

    24:42Michelle Obama's 2012 DNC Remarks - Full Speech
    • They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that even if you don't start out with much, if you work hard and do what you're supposed to do, you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.

      They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that even if you don't start out with much, if you work hard and do what you're supposed to do, you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.

    A2