reasonable
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A 1979 report from the World Health Organisation found that chlordecone was "carcinogenic in mice and rats" and it was reasonable to regard it as a "carcinogenic risk to humans".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“It’s reasonable to keep rates steady given the uncertainties around the economic outlook. But if recent trends continue, it may soon be appropriate to act,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The Department of Education in Northern Ireland said schools are advised to develop, and regularly review, policies for supporting pupils with medical needs and to make reasonable adjustments to ensure those needs are met.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“We won’t leave them hanging and will provide a reasonable off-ramp, but if compute gets super tight I said we might need it back at some point,” Musk posted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Tallied up that way, Katherine’s plan almost sounded reasonable.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing reasonable
Twelve Angry Men
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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