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

“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

“You can flush the toilet,” he sang, his voice taut-tense, though trying to be reasonable and sunny even if on the verge of hysteria.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols