understandable
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The frustration from supporters is understandable, given Chelsea have now lost their past four Premier League games without scoring - their joint-longest run since November 1912.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“I’m very lucky to have a woman who speaks to me in a way that is understandable without being condescending,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
That’s understandable in view of the huge capital expenditure from the so-called hyperscalers, estimated at around $750 billion this year, according to BofA analysts.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
One of the WNBA’s founding franchises, the failure-ridden Sparks enter the league’s 30th season attempting to break a five-year playoff drought with an understandable yet unremarkable game plan.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Something about the story, which seemed both unbelievable and perfectly understandable, all at once.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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