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understandable

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




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The spokesperson said it’s understandable for reporters to ask questions about the conflicts, “but out of fairness, it should be juxtaposed by the fact that there’s been no indication of favorable treatment.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The court said that to eliminate that deception a "clear, understandable and easily perceptible notice on the wrapper was necessary".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

While that is understandable, it’s also unfair to GE’s prospects as a business.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

That, combined with his understandable nervousness, caused him to short-arm his first fastball, which sailed at Cey’s head, sending him sprawling into the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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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