understandable
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And yet the temptation to reply is understandable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
There is understandable concern about an explosion as one of the possible outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The spokesperson said it’s understandable for reporters to ask questions about the conflicts, “but out of fairness, it should be juxtaposed by the fact that there’s been no indication of favorable treatment.”
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
All in all, it is understandable if my younger colleagues feel aggrieved.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The FAE also makes the world a much simpler and more understandable place.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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