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reasonable

[ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-] / ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə- /




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With that in mind, a bet that yields could remain elevated seems reasonable.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“To be clear,” he added, “apparent ethnicity alone cannot furnish reasonable suspicion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Pentagon called reports of the meeting “highly exaggerated and distorted,” saying it was “a respectful and reasonable discussion.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

These all may seem particularly reasonable if you figure that the turmoil of recent weeks may cause an economic slowdown.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“We’ll actually do some calculating to get a reasonable approximation.”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea