intelligible

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And references to the original run notwithstanding — appletinis, “Star Wars,” a certain closet — it’s intelligible and funny on its own terms , and as full of love as ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s simply that you’ve got to do so with intelligible principles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Within months, Sarah lost the use of her hands, then "all intelligible speech".

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

When situated within this broader context of a professed commitment to scientific detachment, Oppenheimer’s behavior becomes more intelligible.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025

Our illegal radio, turned too low to be intelligible, was broadcasting the news.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles