understandable
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Despite their lowly ranking, it was understandable why Carrick would take no chances with his team selection as United returned to Europe's elite competition after a two-year absence.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
There’s an understandable pacing dip afterward, when the wounded villagers think the nightmare is over and our protagonists learn separately that the forest holds more of these mysteriously strong creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
If both your head and your credit card are spinning, it’s understandable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
He thinks it’s understandable why healthcare costs and long-term care costs are the No. 1 fear.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Harriet thought that it would be perfectly natural and understandable if this son should write to his foster father, reporting about his health and inquiring about the family.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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