sensible

Example Sentences

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Avoiding companies in mature, competitive industries seems like a sensible first step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“The Madison” is Sheridan’s way of proving he understands that women can also, on occasion, be normal, grounded and sensible humans.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

I suspect a majority of the justices will be sensible enough to overturn him here as well.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Keeping a lid on that stuff is sensible.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“You’ll love someone else too, like a sensible boy, and forget all this trouble.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott