sensible
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It is whether leaders will emerge who can articulate a vision that is sufficiently inspiring, sensible and unifying.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“In our view, the likely path — or the most sensible move — is to do nothing: not hike and not cut,” said Charlie Ripley, a portfolio manager at Allianz Investment Management.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Bombastic yet intimate, fantastical yet sensible, Colbert’s farewell to his Comedy Central audience and his conservative alter ego was about as lovely and loving as TV can be.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
In a statement read to the court, another of the daughters said her mother made the "sensible" choice to use the zebra crossing but "did not stand a chance" due to Stokoe's choices.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It was an idea that was both sensible and utterly senseless.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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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