reasonable
Example Sentences
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The prosecution said it would appeal, arguing that "the evidence collected clearly established reasonable suspicion against all defendants".
From Barron's
She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.
From Salon
In popular usage, it assumes the thing signified must be false, whereas people do conspire, and it is reasonable to devise theories about their schemes.
“Without a reasonable basis for doing so and/or with reckless regard to the consequences, defendants failed to pay for the rented costumes and failed to return the costumes undamaged.”
From Los Angeles Times
They have a mandate from their limited partners, or investors, to put capital to work on a reasonable schedule.
From Barron's
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