understandable
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It was understandable that few understood the decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
But today, female rage is increasingly positioned as understandable and even liberating.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
There are a couple of understandable reasons older people put off installing a stairlift.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Cathy’s reasons for doing terrible things may be understandable, even relatable, while the transgression remains unforgivable.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
—Now it’s perfectly understandable that Andrew is having a difficult time adjusting to Robert’s death.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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