reasonable

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“Under this Court’s precedents, not to mention common sense, those circumstances taken together can constitute at least reasonable suspicion of illegal presence,” he said in a concurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She speculates that the U.S. and other major powers could argue that keeping weapons on the moon is “perfectly reasonable and legal within their rights under the treaty.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

These all may seem particularly reasonable if you figure that the turmoil of recent weeks may cause an economic slowdown.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“We are looking for strong business fundamentals and reasonable valuations.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I nod, eager to find a reasonable explanation for the dread creeping into my brain.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller