be reasonable

Example Sentences

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Mr. Streeting can be reasonable on some issues, especially the need for reforms to the National Health Service that might allow more private-sector involvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Overall, the 12 rules emphasized safety, urging Marines to be reasonable, to de-escalate tensions and to avoid confrontations with individuals who posed no threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A 20% to 30% bond allocation at age 40 would be reasonable for some investors, especially those with ongoing financial responsibilities, while others may hold less than 10%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

I desperately tried to understand how such an intelligent woman could be reasonable and understanding one moment, then seem so cold, distant, and dispassionate the next.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals