sensible
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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
"It's sensible to grow what you eat," Dame Mary said, revealing they currently grow red onions, lettuce and carrots.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“In our view, the likely path — or the most sensible move — is to do nothing: not hike and not cut,” said Charlie Ripley, a portfolio manager at Allianz Investment Management.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Bombastic yet intimate, fantastical yet sensible, Colbert’s farewell to his Comedy Central audience and his conservative alter ego was about as lovely and loving as TV can be.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
It was evident that the sensible decision had been reached to let the two most concerned fight it out alone.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing sensible
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
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