reasonable

Example Sentences

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“The consequences of being accused and possibly convicted of a federal offense are devastating, especially when people have not engaged in criminal conduct from any reasonable person’s perspective.”

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The party said it would introduce plans to "empower local authorities to promote safety, learning and student wellbeing by restricting the use of smartphones in schools for under-16s" with "reasonable and relevant exemptions".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Deal sizes are smaller, valuations are reasonable and buyers are walking away from megadeals when sellers push too hard on price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

A substantial majority of American business leaders are planning for U.S. tariffs to stay elevated for years — and that’s a reasonable expectation, according to trade specialists at PwC.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

This type of remark was invariably accompanied by nervous laughter, intended to convey the impression that although the idea had crossed their minds, it was not an idea a reasonable person would take seriously.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander