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understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /




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It's understandable that you're feeling a mix of emotions right now, especially with everything going on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

That perspective is understandable and, given the stakes, maybe even psychologically necessary.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s understandable why Apple investors are sensitive to news around the foldable iPhone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Given the gut-wrenching nature of their penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia, it was understandable that many of them couldn't stomach this fixture.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The reason for the hatred is understandable, maybe even human, but that doesn't make it right.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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