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The phrase "a decent guide to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a resource that provides helpful information or direction on a particular topic.
Example: "This book serves as a decent guide to understanding the complexities of modern economics."
Alternatives: "a useful resource for" or "an adequate reference for".
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THE pound's standing in the foreign-exchange market has usually been a decent guide to the state of Britain's economy.
And as Daenerys and Jon finally saw their plans click into place, that variable seemed like a decent guide to their chances of success.
Out and About Live is not a site I visit very often but, credit where credit is due, the UK's "number one website for motorhomes, caravanners and campers" has put together a decent guide to the best places to pitch your tent along the Grand Depart route.
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Share prices are generally a decent guide and, with exceptions like Dixons Carphone, they're weak.
This provides a decent guide, but the company is already developing a more accurate technique which would take core body temperatures with the shirt.
This week: a poetic overview of Dublin and a guide to decent, small- to medium-sized hotels.
A woman stopped at the Rand McNally booth and asked when they planned to put out a decent street guide.
A guide to buying a puppy.
Herewith, a selective guide to the guides.
A video guide to those pesky pronunciations.
A handy guide to movie novelisation.
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