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unreasonable

[uhn-ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, -reez-nuh-] / ʌnˈri zə nə bəl, -ˈriz nə- /




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“That is not unreasonable for a business of this quality,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s more than just innocence: A plaintiff must demonstrate that an arrest was inherently unreasonable and that police lacked even a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The patriarchate said it had followed all "imposed restrictions" and acted responsibly since the war began, adding that Sunday's decision was "a manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate measure".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

It isn’t unreasonable to expect returns of over 50% by the end of this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

It occurs to me, furthermore, that bantering is hardly an unreasonable duty for an employer to expect a professional to perform.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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