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sensible

[sen-suh-buhl] / ˈsɛn sə bəl /


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Nor is it the way they never concerned themselves with prowling the stage or donning anything other than sensible blazers and jeans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For many people, taking supplements can feel like a sensible, proactive health habit.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

"Whoever wants to govern has to be sensible," he told reporters earlier Friday, while underlining continuity in economic policy, citing respect for central bank independence and long-standing macroeconomic rules.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Jack Caskey and Jerome Sperling, who would play significant roles on the Greek Desk, were chided for their rule-following, caution and seriousness, qualities that any sensible archaeologist might otherwise aspire to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“If my children are silly, I must hope to be always sensible of it.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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