understandable
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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
O'Neill suggested that would be understandable if his side were holding on to a lead in the final stages.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Not paying off your student loans can be an understandable temptation, especially when you’re facing what feels like an insurmountable amount of debt.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
It’s understandable — and probably necessary — for the congressman to retreat, as he suggested, to spent time with his wife and family.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
For understandable reasons, it would fail to meet that deadline.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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