reasonable
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So the only reasonable charge was violating the city ordinance against disturbing “the peace of others by violent, offensive or boisterous conduct or language,” but that was tacked on later, in February.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Sir Mark went on to defend the officers' actions in an interview earlier, saying their use of force had been "completely reasonable" in the circumstances.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“It is important to maintain the police force, and I do want to grow the police department in reasonable ways, even while we’re making sure that they perform their functions in constitutional ways,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Keller said he “didn’t think there was any chance that we were going to be that involved on Mune”—until it became clear that the White Sox could land him at a reasonable price.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
At any rate, we have proved one thing; that the spells of quietness last a reasonable time.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing reasonable
Twelve Angry Men
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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List 6
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