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

There is no official cap on charges, but they are supposed to be "reasonable".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Michael Paci, a senior manager at an international consulting firm, tries to be reasonable, but doesn’t think much of charging a $50 steak meal with a beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Curtis,” she said, a little sternly, to make him be reasonable, but standing there looking down at the city from so high up, she was already caught in the whirl of his excitement.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie