sensible
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There is also a fine line between sensible budgeting and sacrifice.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The company said it is sensible to reduce its exposure to unhedged—or not previously guaranteed—jet fuel prices during the “unprofitable” winter schedule between November and March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
This would help swish money into public coffers through tax revenues, he said, "allowing us to provide tax relief on the one hand while finally making sensible investments on the other".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
If SpaceX is allowed to try really hard to infiltrate your sensible money-market index fund, why not put it into something you’re actually passionate about, like an ultra-rare mint condition Umbreon card?
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Campbell described Isaac as “rather tall, of strong frame, stoops a little, in color ebony; sensible, intelligent, pleasant.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
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