sensible
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"That would be a sensible measure. You know, in these days when campervans are everywhere, everybody's got one," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 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
Although the last part was a bit of a fib, I hoped the mention of family would put him in a sensible frame of mind.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing sensible
Positive Adjectives to Describe People
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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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