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
Still, he says the C$6.4-billion “deal represents a high-quality and accretive deal at what appears to be reasonable price structured in a leverage-neutral fashion.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
There is no official cap on charges, but they are supposed to be "reasonable".
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 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
