reasonable
Example Sentences
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After centuries of dissection, microscopy and medical imaging, it seems reasonable to assume the work is done.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
Lethal force is allowed “when it’s reasonable to protect the officer or other person/s from an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
“A September hike seems like a reasonable base line, in our view,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
On Thursday, the judge said jurors must be satisfied that the prosecution had proven the case against Sir Jeffrey beyond reasonable doubt before they could convict.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
It was a reasonable request, but an overwhelming one, too.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing reasonable
Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
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