commonsensical

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It isn’t much of an answer, but the approaches endorsed by Mr. Harrelson and the legion of academicians and scientists who weigh in here are appealing in a commonsensical fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He also proven to the world that one can become a very wealthy person just by “a commonsensical plan to buy and hold shares in high-quality, publicly traded businesses,” said Klarman.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

THE FACTS: As commonsensical as that might sound, it could backfire in a horrific way, experts warn.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

The hothouse atmosphere of Eulabee’s private school, the cruelty of adolescent girls, Eulabee’s commonsensical parents and the warmth of their family life in its Swedish traditions and frugal ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2021

Thus G. E. Moore thought it was common sense to believe in an external reality, but not in a creator God or a life after death, while these beliefs have seemed commonsensical to many people.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton