sensible

Example Sentences

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I know he’s being sensible, and I should listen to what he says.

From Literature

The UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, he said, but added that "sticking your head in the sand and ignoring China... wouldn't be sensible".

From BBC

"Equally, just sticking your head in the sand and ignoring China, when it's the second-biggest economy in the world and there are business opportunities wouldn't be sensible."

From BBC

It was not all sensible shapes and tasteful tailoring.

From Barron's

"I was trying to do the sensible thing and reduce the debt," says Tom, "and the default response was to offer me more credit. It was mind-boggling."

From BBC