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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

Seems sensible, but I’ve heard about investors getting caught on the wrong side of pump-and-dumpling trading.

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

He finally suggested that a specific second-line therapy might be the sensible answer.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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