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sensible

[sen-suh-buhl] / ˈsɛn sə bəl /


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Keeping a lid on that stuff is sensible.

From BBC

No sensible person wants a war, a president least of all.

From The Wall Street Journal

Batty agrees that some breeds lead to bigger vets bills but she thinks people are becoming "more sensible" in their choices.

From BBC

But diversification away from high-risk sectors such as technology toward assets such as gold and energy already looked sensible before the latest conflict erupted.

From Barron's

But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.

From Salon