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understandable

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




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The frustration from supporters is understandable, given Chelsea have now lost their past four Premier League games without scoring - their joint-longest run since November 1912.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I’m very lucky to have a woman who speaks to me in a way that is understandable without being condescending,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

With shares trading at 98 times projected 12-month earnings, the caution is understandable.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

The idea that the child, Mary, would want to bring her favorite animal to school is more than understandable, and is akin to wanting to bring our dog or cat to school with us today.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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