clearheaded

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Deciding to rent first allows you to settle in slowly, let the early enthusiasm pass and put yourself in a position to make clearheaded decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

She says she hasn’t had a fall since, and feels more clearheaded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

In Chay Yew’s clearheaded production, with an excellent cast, the touching opera had little trouble making its impact at the performance on Saturday evening.

From New York Times • May 19, 2024

I profusely thanked them, but am glad my friend who was with me was more clearheaded and offered them a cash tip.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

But she was still clearheaded enough to hiss down to Joe: “Did you say you had string and rubber bands and Lego? And smoke bombs? I really want those smoke bombs! I’ve got a plan!”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix