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
"We need a sensible conversation about how to improve the resilience of our connection as an island with the mainland," Pritchard added.
From BBC • May 27, 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
"Once a month is quite enough for a sensible child."
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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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