be reasonable

Example Sentences

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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

He added that his force was looking again at what restrictions might be "reasonable" at major protests planned in the coming weeks.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“The amount the lawyer charges for legal work must be reasonable, and the client should be told the specifics of all charges,” the ABA says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

The sentences in the left-hand column all deny a proposition that it would be reasonable for readers to entertain.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker