be reasonable

Example Sentences

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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Overall, the 12 rules emphasized safety, urging Marines to be reasonable, to de-escalate tensions and to avoid confrontations with individuals who posed no threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He added that his force was looking again at what restrictions might be "reasonable" at major protests planned in the coming weeks.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A 20% to 30% bond allocation at age 40 would be reasonable for some investors, especially those with ongoing financial responsibilities, while others may hold less than 10%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

It would be reasonable to suppose that Richard Owen’s petty rivalries marked the low point of nineteenth-century paleontology, but in fact worse was to come, this time from overseas.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson