clearheaded

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Deciding to rent first allows you to settle in slowly, let the early enthusiasm pass and put yourself in a position to make clearheaded decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“But he was also not so clearheaded in his vision of the world as many of his modern defenders would like to make him out to be.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

In Chay Yew’s clearheaded production, with an excellent cast, the touching opera had little trouble making its impact at the performance on Saturday evening.

From New York Times • May 19, 2024

“I’ve never felt stronger or more clearheaded about my priorities and mission.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Even after I was clearheaded, I wasn’t sure if he had saved my life by taking on Cato or if I’d imagined it.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins