sensible

Example Sentences

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The company said it asks employees to be sensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“The Madison” is Sheridan’s way of proving he understands that women can also, on occasion, be normal, grounded and sensible humans.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

I suspect a majority of the justices will be sensible enough to overturn him here as well.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

As for Leigh, he said he has always been prepared for emergencies, but considers that just being sensible.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Grandma Mae used to always say I’m the sensible one.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko