sensible

Example Sentences

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“I am confident that this new Board will usher in a new day at the PCAOB—one of sensible, efficient oversight of auditors,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I know he’s being sensible, and I should listen to what he says.

From Literature

The UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, he said, but added that "sticking your head in the sand and ignoring China... wouldn't be sensible".

From BBC

"Equally, just sticking your head in the sand and ignoring China, when it's the second-biggest economy in the world and there are business opportunities wouldn't be sensible."

From BBC

It was not all sensible shapes and tasteful tailoring.

From Barron's