reasonable

Example Sentences

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To gain confidence in a positive economic outlook scenario, he is looking for tangible signs such as insurance rates falling to more reasonable rates and tanker owners allowing their ships to go through the region.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

To be clear, both are reasonable reads of the literature, but the reporters would write different stories because of how the A.I. decided to order the same information.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Separate finances with a shared account for joint assets is reasonable, but it’s also important to align your goals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“They exist in evolving regulatory environments. In light of that, it is perfectly reasonable for investors to say that they need to understand whether stablecoins are included among the companies’ cash equivalents.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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