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reasonable

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




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My simplistic take, he assured me, was “a reasonable way to explain it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"As a club which has its roots in the mining companies, and is based in an area with a social housing rate of 60%, we have a responsibility to be financially reasonable," the director outlines.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It is reading a cold transcript under a regime of extreme deference, where a claim that feels powerful can still founder if the justices conclude that Mississippi’s reading of the record was at least reasonable.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

"Recent reporting of the meeting is highly exaggerated and distorted," the Pentagon said on X. "The meeting between Pentagon and Vatican officials was a respectful and reasonable discussion."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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