sensible

Example Sentences

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I also didn’t know what a Dryrobe was until I saw every sensible swimmer come out of the North Sea and throw one on to stay warm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“The Madison” is Sheridan’s way of proving he understands that women can also, on occasion, be normal, grounded and sensible humans.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

I suspect a majority of the justices will be sensible enough to overturn him here as well.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

For retirement portfolios that grow over 30 or 40 years, then pay out for another 20 or 30, some private credit seems sensible.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I was already past sensible, I knew that.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones