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understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /




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The Swiss are largely well-governed, and the country’s appeal is understandable to people who want to escape the tax rates and other ills that are common elsewhere in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

It’s understandable if some investors are happy with the gains they have made so far, and prefer other areas of the market over retail as questions about the health of consumer linger.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

"We're over 50% down in turnover, which is understandable, but really appreciate a lot of our customers who have shown tremendous loyalty and made the effort to come," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

That said, the confusion is understandable, given the amount of hand-wringing over dating recessions and falling birth rates we regularly hear about.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

While it was understandable that the press might be interested in these things, I nevertheless found their curiosity difficult to satisfy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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