"Any scientific result is acceptable on its face value," he said.

All three candidates were acceptable on the face of it.

A majority will do but even less will be acceptable on some occasions.

Rules were laid down as to what was acceptable on the fairways.

"Using cocaine would be more acceptable on a college campus," Young said.

Sweet foods and music were always acceptable on feast days, she said.

But significant differences still exist between what is acceptable on broadcast and network television.

Where does she draw the line on what is acceptable on television?

No bilateral negotiations are acceptable on either of these issues.

Will sport coats be more acceptable on the street this spring and summer?