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understandable

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




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It is completely understandable to raise concerns about a tattoo associated with the Nazi secret police; nobody should be regarded as a pedant for doing so.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Not paying off your student loans can be an understandable temptation, especially when you’re facing what feels like an insurmountable amount of debt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s understandable — and probably necessary — for the congressman to retreat, as he suggested, to spent time with his wife and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Given the gut-wrenching nature of their penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia, it was understandable that many of them couldn't stomach this fixture.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This information wouldn’t excuse the crimes, but it might chip away at the stereotype by making a few of the incidents more understandable.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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