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The phrase "are fine for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is acceptable or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
Example: "These shoes are fine for a casual outing, but not for a formal event."
Alternatives: "are suitable for" or "are acceptable for".
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are fine for
adjective
Of subjective quality. heading
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Bare hands are fine for that.
Irrigation ditches are fine for bathing, too.
These poems are FINE for boys.
MP3s are fine for restaurants, but not performance-level amplification.
Lines that rhyme are fine – for a time.
But the testers are fine for cod and striped bass.
Most iPod docks are fine for audio, but video?
Substitute 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned are fine) for soy sauce; use 1 cup water.
The white tablecloth spots are fine for people who are skittish about true subcontinental food.
Variations on "Prince William and Kate" or "Kate and William" are fine for headlines.
These are fine for most purposes, including running full-screen videos and Microsoft Office.
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